We argue for an interdisciplinary approach that connects existing models and theories in Human–Robot Interaction (HRI) to traditions in communication theory. In this article, we review existing models of interpersonal communication and interaction models that have been applied and developed in the contexts of HRI and social robotics. We argue that often, symmetric models are proposed in which the human and robot agents are depicted as having similar ways of functioning (similar capabilities, components, processes). However, we argue that models of human–robot interaction or communication should be asymmetric instead. We propose an asymmetric interaction model called AMODAL-HRI (an Asymmetric MODel of ALterity in Human–Robot Interaction). This model is based on theory on joint action, common robot architectures and cognitive architectures, and Kincaid’s model of communication. On the basis of this model, we discuss key differences between humans and robots that influence human expectations regarding interacting with robots, and identify design implications.

我们主张采用一种跨学科的方法，将人机交互（HRI）中的现有模型和理论与传播理论中的传统联系起来。在本文中，我们回顾了在HRI和社交机器人的背景下已应用和开发的人际交流和交互模型的现有模型。我们认为，通常会提出对称模型，其中将人和机器人代理描绘为具有相似的功能方式（相似的功能，组件，过程）。但是，我们认为，人机交互或交流模型应该是不对称的。我们提出了一种不对称的交互模型，称为AMODAL-HRI（人机交互中非对称性的非对称模型）。该模型基于联合动作理论，常见的机器人体系结构和认知体系结构，以及Kincaid的交流模型。在此模型的基础上，我们讨论了人与机器人之间的关键差异，这些差异会影响人们对与机器人交互的期望，并确定设计的含义。