Navigation Robot
Also known as: Guide Robot, Autonomous Navigation Robot
A robotic system designed to guide users through physical spaces, providing wayfinding assistance and contextual information. In museum contexts, navigation robots can lead visually impaired visitors between exhibits, reduce the cognitive load of independent navigation, and provide information about surroundings during transit. Research shows that users find robot guidance beneficial for freeing cognitive resources for learning and social interaction, though concerns about social perception and the desire for non-intrusive designs remain important considerations.
Category: assistive technology · museum accessibility
Related: Wayfinding · Museum Accessibility · Conversational Agent · Spatial Cognition