What should robots look like? What should they do? How should they exist among us? Share your vision for the future of robotics.
What form should robots take? From humanoid bipeds to specialized machines — explore the shapes that define human-robot interaction.
Which robot body form factor do you find most compelling for general-purpose home robots?
What is the most important physical attribute for a home robot?
Should robots be designed specifically for ONE environment (home, office, factory) or be adaptable across multiple?
What height do you think is ideal for a robot that works at human workstations?
What work should robots do? From domestic chores to industrial labor — where can robots provide the most value?
Which task category do you think robots should tackle FIRST in homes?
What makes household tasks difficult for robots? (Select the biggest challenges)
In what setting do you think robots will have the BIGGEST impact first?
What percentage of household chores do you think robots could handle in 20 years?
How should robots communicate with us? Through voice, gestures, screens, or something entirely new?
What should be the PRIMARY communication method between humans and home robots?
How human-like should a robot's personality and responses be?
Should robots have a physical face/head? Why or why not?
What is your comfort level with voice assistants that have a physical robot body vs. just a smart speaker?
What would make you TRUST a robot more around your home and family?
Where should robots be welcomed? How should they be designed to coexist with humans ethically and safely?
In which spaces would you MOST want a robot to operate in your home?
Kitchen
Bedroom
What is the PRIMARY ethical concern with home robots?
How should a robot indicate it is actively sensing/recording its surroundings?
Should robots be designed to be "shut off" easily at any time? How?
On a scale of 1-10, how comfortable are you with a robot operating autonomously in your home when you're not there?
What is currently the most critical bottleneck holding back robotic technology development?
Select the one core factor you believe is most limiting progress today.
How do you envision future industry division of labor in robotics? How should different players collaborate?
Share your thoughts on how academia/industry/community/open-source should split work.
As a developer / contributor, which technical area are you most interested in participating in?
Any other thoughts or comments you'd like to share about the future of robotics?
Thank you for sharing your vision. Your responses will help shape the future of human-centered robotics.
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