Proxemics for Human-Agent Interaction in Augmented Reality

When participants approached six virtual agents (i.e., two males, two females, a humanoid robot, and a pillar) to ask for directions, we found that participants respected the agents’ PS (Personal Space) and modulated interpersonal distances according to the human-like agents’ perceived gender. When participants were instructed to walk through the agents, we observed heightened skin-conductance levels that indicate physiological arousal.

Specifically we make available interpersonal distances, questionnaires data, Skin conductance data, Unity Environment used for the study and lastly, the analysis code.