SoftBank Pepper Manual page 44

04 | Pepper is not just a tablet
Use verbal communication as
Pepper
with users and use the tablet only
as a support tool
WHY?
HOW?
EXAMPLE
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' s main method of interacting
Focusing on the tablet as the primary form of communication
diminishes Pepper's ability to interact with people through
speech and other human-like means. Solely communicating
with Pepper via the tablet lessens the magic and wonder of
the experience.
The primary goal is to make users forget about the tablet,
which should only be used as a backup assistant. The focus
should always be on talking to Pepper.
Tip: Don't hesitate to leave the tablet screen without content
most of the time. That way, when something is shown, it
catches the eye, but doesn't prompt the user to tap it for
information.
Use the tablet for information that is difficult to communicate
verbally, such as a long list of choices.
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