4 papers
HiBRIDGE: A Hierarchical Bayesian Neural Network Framework for Interpretable Dialogue Management in Group-Robot Interaction
Massimiliano Nigro, Hatice Gunes, Micol Spitale +1
In multi-party human-robot interaction, a robot must continuously decide whom to address and what to say to participate effectively in the conversation. In real-world interactions,…
Understanding LLM Intervention Explanations in Multi-Party Human-Robot Interaction
Micol Spitale, Massimiliano Nigro, Emily Cross
Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly embedded in social robots to support natural group interactions, yet their role in complex multi-party settings remains underexplored.…
Exploring the Use of Social Robots to Prepare Children for Radiological Procedures: A Focus Group Study
Massimiliano Nigro, Andrea Righini, Micol Spitale
When children are anxious or scared, it can be hard for them to stay still or follow instructions during medical procedures, making the process more challenging and affecting proce…
Social Group Human-Robot Interaction: A Scoping Review of Computational Challenges
Massimiliano Nigro, Emmanuel Akinrintoyo, Nicole Salomons +1
Group interactions are a natural part of our daily life, and as robots become more integrated into society, they must be able to socially interact with multiple people at the same…