Abstract
The present study assessed the viability of a robot for guiding two multihandicapped blind persons to carry out daily activities within a relatively large setting. The robot was employed together with a supply device that provided “object-means” for the activities. When the subjects placed their hand inside the “starter box” of the robot, this moved either toward the “object-targets” needed for the activities or toward the supply device. A control program including only the supply device was also implemented. Results indicated that subjects learned to use the robot readily; their performance remained successful over time. By contrast, their performance in the control program was unsuccessful. Findings are discussed in terms of robot advantages and friendliness. Improvements and cost are also considered.
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