The Intuitive Computing Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University is recruiting participants for a research study on how to design robot that interacts with children. Specifically, we're working on a project to design a friendly, in-home social robot that supports early language learning for children age 4–6. Our goal is to co-design this robot with families to ensure the stories are meaningful and interactive, and adapt to each child's growing vocabulary.
We're looking for families to participate in three phases of the project:
Brief Interview – A 30-minute Zoom conversation with parents to understand your child's daily routine and how a storytelling robot might fit in.
Design workshop – A two-hour in-person session (at a mutually convenient location), where you and your child can help shape the robot's interactions.
At-home trial – A four-week period where the robot will be placed in your home, sharing daily stories designed to support your child's vocabulary development.
Your input will directly shape how this technology supports children's language growth in a natural and engaging way. Please contact userstudy.jhu@gmail.com if you meet the eligibility criteria list above and are interested in participating in any or all of the phases.
This study has been reviewed and approved by the Homewood Institutional Review Board at Johns Hopkins University.
