Prototype B

Prototype B is developed while discussing how the orientation affects the approaches to human-robot interactions. In Haptic Mirror, the vertically standing structure allows users to decide when and how they approach or move away from the machine. The interaction modes and whole experiences will also change based on users’ choices. Yet, a Laydown orientation will make users relinquish their freedom of movement, ceding control to the machine or its operator. This structural orientation establishes more distinguished divisions between the user and the audience, making the interaction between the primary user and the machine feel more direct and intimate.