Authored by Maximiliane Windl et al., LMU Munich | August 2024

This study identifies 86 privacy communication patterns for domestic robots through surveys and a focus group. The authors evaluate how robots can transparently convey their use of cameras, microphones, and internet connectivity. The research finds that user trust increases with familiar, tangible cues (e.g., camera shutters), and argues for adaptive communication strategies aligned with each robot’s capability and context.

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