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Why Universal Design Matters

Command terminal prompt: a black screen with text

Before Mac and Windows interfaces, computers had command terminals. These terminals required high levels of skill to be used well. Now, most anyone can turn on a computer and start up the Internet or a game, because the terminal is made for everyone.

Our society is currently in the “command terminal” days of public robots. Robots For All is bring us to the Windows of robots.

Real-World Consequences

Real-world consequences of robots that are not built for everyone

Pedestrians injured by public delivery robots that use sidewalks.
Wheelchair users trapped on busy roads.
Death

Robots removed
due to public backlash

26%
Increased revenue

$100,000
Settlement costs avoided

$51 million payout
a for robot-caused devastating injury

Why is this is hard to solve for robots

Insufficient design standards for robots
Requires rare, cross-disciplinary expertise
Not just user experience; involves robot behavior & real-world impact

How we make it easy

By joining the consortium, you gain access to:

Most recent robot guidelines we develop
Usability reviews of your robot, with defined next steps
Consultation sessions with domain experts for your unique robot
Have a voice in what themes and research questions experts study next

20%
More customers

26%
Increased revenue

$100,000
Settlement costs avoided

$1,000
Per robot savings in remediation costs

Set the standard for robot usability

NEXT STEPS

Learn how the Robots For All Consortium works
Read about the domain experts we partner with
Meet us at one of our upcoming events
Peruse our other resources
Schedule a personalized meeting with us about how Robots For All can revolutionize your robots