Tell the robot what to do

Static replica of the collection instrument for the human-generated naturals; submissions are disabled. Each respondent was randomly assigned one of three register framings: phrased as a direct command to a robot assistant (this page), the way you’d explain it to an 8-year-old, or the way you’d ask an adult. Respondents saw only these clips, never the canonical instructions.

You'll watch 12 short clips of a robot arm completing a task. For each clip, type the instruction you'd give it, phrased as a direct command — the way you'd talk to a robot assistant.

If you're not sure what an object is, just do your best to describe it.

About you (optional, kept anonymous)

No name or email is collected — these just help us understand who answered.

Filled in from your last submission — change it if you'd like.

Age Gender

How familiar are you with AI or robotics?

Think everyday tools like ChatGPT too, not just research.

I work in AI/robotics research or as a professional I use AI or robotics tools frequently I use them occasionally I rarely or never use them

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