Methods for Communicating Robot Capabilities and Limitations

As robots are integrated into our everyday lives, they are likely to encounter unforeseen circumstances. To receive assistance from nearby people, robots need to be able to detect and explain failures. Every individual enters an interaction with a robot with their own understanding of the system and how they believe it operates, therefore explanations should be personalized to ensure that each individual has an accurate understanding of the robot. Through this work, we aim to make robots more accessible to the general public, regardless of their experience level, ultimately enabling people to efficiently and effectively diagnose and resolve robot failures.