Everyday interaction
Consumer robots enter homes as products, companions, and playful social actors. Their behavior must remain understandable without requiring technical knowledge.

Human–Robot Interaction / Anki / consumer robotics
Exploring how small consumer robots use movement, sound, and expression to communicate intent and build relationships with people.

Consumer robots enter homes as products, companions, and playful social actors. Their behavior must remain understandable without requiring technical knowledge.
Movement, sound, gaze, timing, and responsive behavior work together to communicate what a robot is doing and invite people to interact.
Small expressive choices can help consumer robots feel legible, engaging, and appropriate within everyday environments.
