Trust dynamics in human interaction with an industrial robot

Basel Alhaji, Sebastian Büttner, Shushanth Sanjay Kumar and Michael Prilla

Behaviour and Information Technology, 2025, vol. 44, issue 2, 266-288

Abstract: Trust is important for collaboration. In hybrid teams of humans and robots, trust enables smooth collaboration and reduces risks. Just as collaboration between humans and robots differs from interpersonal collaboration, so does the nature of trust in human-robot interaction (HRI). Therefore, further investigations on trust formation and dissolution in HRI, factors affecting it, and means for keeping trust on an appropriate level are needed. However, our knowledge of interpersonal trust and trust in autonomous agents cannot be transferred directly to HRI. In this paper, we present a study with 32 participants on trust formation and dissolution as well as forecasting to influence trust in an industry robot. Results show differences in dynamics and factors of trust formation and dissolution. Additionally, we find that the effect of forecasting on trust depends on task success. These findings support the design of trustful human-robot interaction and corresponding robotic team members.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1080/0144929X.2024.2316284

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