2021 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Empowerment loop: a value-based model of the interactive unity of human and technology
| Project/Area Number |
18K00035
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Review Section |
Basic Section 01010:Philosophy and ethics-related
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| Research Institution | Kanazawa University |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2018-04-01 – 2022-03-31
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| Keywords | assistive robotics / human-robot interaction / empowerment |
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
This project investigated the perspectives of human-machine interaction for assisting human agents and human empowerment. First, stakeholder interviews with potential caregivers showed that advanced technology using AI and robotics is appreciated in many care scenarios if the technology would support caregivers and care recipients. However, the current state of most AI/robotics-based technologies does not meet this requirement and does not play any significant role in daily care work.
It proved necessary to understand further human agency and how technology must be designed to fit human behavior. Based on an analysis of one of the few cases of a successfully implemented robotic rehabilitation system, a relational model was proposed for how to design human-machine interaction to support human empowerment. Most importantly, human needs and values must guide the entire development process.
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| Free Research Field |
Philosophy
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| Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements |
This project showed that human-machine interaction is not the exclusive solution for resolving care-related issues. Only technology that meets the needs of caregivers and care recipients can become helpful in the future.
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