Development of the Human Robot Interaction Workload Measurement Tool (HRI-WM)

Abstract

Humans interacting with robots face a complex task. Often the exchanges are mediated through an interface and impact the workload associated with a particular task. Within a human-robot system, an operator's perceived workload is very important. Effective workload measurement strategies are needed to ensure optimal human-robot interaction. Building upon traditional workload measures, the development of the human-robot interaction workload measure is introduced. The human-robot interaction workload measure provides several advantages beyond traditional subjective workload measures while providing a comprehensive account of the workload associated with human-robot systems.