In this work, we discuss a theoretically motivated family-centered design approach for child-robot interactions, adapted by Family Systems Theory (FST) and Family Ecological Model (FEM). Long-term engagement and acceptance of robots in the home is influenced by factors that surround the child and the family, such as child-sibling-parent relationships and family routines, rituals, and values. A family-centered approach to interaction design is essential when developing in-home technology for children, especially for social agents like robots with which they can form connections and relationships. We review related literature in family theories and connect it with child-robot interaction and child-computer interaction research. We present two case studies that exemplify how family theories, FST and FEM, can inform the integration of robots into homes, particularly research into child-robot and family-robot interaction. Finally, we pose five overarching recommendations for a family-centered design approach in child-robot interactions.

翻译：本文探讨了一种基于理论驱动的以家庭为中心的儿童-机器人交互设计方法，该方法借鉴了家庭系统理论（FST）和家庭生态模型（FEM）。机器人在家庭中的长期参与和接受度受到围绕儿童及其家庭的多重因素影响，例如儿童-兄弟姐妹-父母关系、家庭常规、仪式及价值观。在设计面向儿童的家用技术（尤其是机器人等可与之建立联系和关系的社会型智能体）时，采用以家庭为中心的交互设计方法至关重要。我们梳理了家庭理论相关文献，并将其与儿童-机器人交互及儿童-计算机交互研究相联系。通过两个案例研究，展示了家庭理论（FST和FEM）如何指导机器人融入家庭的过程，特别是儿童-机器人及家庭-机器人交互研究。最后，我们提出了五项关于在儿童-机器人交互中实施以家庭为中心设计方法的总体建议。