• Context
  • Values
  • Results

Step 1: Contextual Information

Answer briefly to the following questions, which are intended to help you reflect on the context of your project.

Who are the users and robots?

What are their demographics (age, gender, education, etc.)? What are their roles and responsibilities?

What are the users' goals?

What are the primary tasks they need to accomplish? What are their motivations for using the robot?

Where is the robot being used?

Is it being used in a specific physical location (e.g., home, office, outdoors)? What environmental factors (lighting, noise, space) influence its use?

When (how long) is the robot being used?

Is there a specific time of day, week, or year when the robot is used most? How does the timing affect the user's interaction with the robot?

Why is the robot being used?

What problems or needs does the robot address? What are the user's expectations from the robot?

How is the robot being used?

What steps do users take to accomplish their tasks? What tools or devices do they use in conjunction with the robot?

What are the social and cultural contexts?

Are there social norms or cultural factors that influence how the robot is used? How do interactions with other people (colleagues, family, friends) affect usage?

What are the constraints and limitations?

Are there any physical, cognitive, or technological limitations users face? What budgetary, time, or resource constraints exist?