IRB Info

Question 1

What is the maximum # of participants we plan to run?

Answer 1

30

Question 2

What does CACTF stand for?

Answer 2

Combined Arms Collective Training Facility

Question 3

Will any soldiers serve as participants?

Answer 3

It is VERY unlikely

Question 4

Will all participants have to attend the safety briefing?

Answer 4

Yes!

Question 5

How many test scenarios are there?

Answer 5

8

Question 6

How long should each scenario (i.e., an end to end run) last?

Answer 6

Approx. 10 minutes

Question 7

How will participant “interact” with the robot?

Answer 7

Using the multimodal display (MMD)

Question 8

Will each participant complete all 8 test scenarios?

Answer 8

It is VERY unlikely

Question 9

How many minutes must a participant be available in order to complete all 8 scenarios?

Answer 9

At least 120 minutes

Question 10

How many minutes must a participant be available in order to complete 4 scenarios?

Answer 10

At least 90 minutes

Question 11

How many minutes must a participant be available in order to complete at least 1 scenario?

Answer 11

At least 60 minutes

Question 12

At what step in the experimental process will the experimenter establish how much time a participant has available?

Answer 12

After completion of the demographics questionnaire

Question 13

How are we deciding which scenarios to assign each participant to?

Answer 13

*need to ask Daniel/Julian/Sue*

Question 14

What are the three options in which a participant may complete this HRI experiment?

Answer 14

1. Live assessment with the “RCTA” robot (Husky); robot will be assessed as part of an integrated run (i.e., a run that is of interest to both HRI researchers and other RCTA researchers); we will have the least experiment control over the robot’s failures with this option 2. Live assessment with the “RCTA” robot (Husky); robot will be assessed as part of an independent run (i.e., a run that is of interest to only HRI researchers); we will have more control over the robot’s failures with this option when compared to option 1 3. Simulated assessment with a Husky robot within RIVET; robot will be assessed as part of an independent run (i.e., a run that is of interest to only HRI researchers); we will have the most control over the robot’s failures with this option (the failures will be scripted to match the 8 test scenarios)

Question 15

1. Will participant permission be sought for taking photos or videos during the experiment?
2. And if yes, can participants decline?

Answer 15

1. Yes
2. Yes

Question 16

When is the Ishihara Color Test administered?

Answer 16

If the participant indicates that they have any type of color blindness and/or if they do not know whether they have any type of colorblindness.

Question 17

If the participant fails the Ishihara Color Test, will they be able to continue participating?

Answer 17

No

Question 18

Does the Husky have an emergency stop function?

Answer 18

Yes!

Question 19

How will the experimenter ensure participant safety when interacting with a live robot (i.e., the “RCTA” robot)?

Answer 19

By having the participants at least 10 ft away from the robot at all times.

Question 21

How long will the training familiarization and safety briefing last?

Answer 21

Approx. 10 minutes