Trilemma of human-agent interaction

In this paper, we categorize the three positions in Human-Agent Interaction (HAI), which studies the interaction between humans and robots or virtual agents, by positioning existing research based on Gunji’s models of”artificial intelligence, natural intelligence, and natural-born intelligence.” We then introduce the concept of a trilemma among”free will, locality, and determinism” and examine how each position can be described from this perspective. As a result, we present an overview of the current state of HAI research and identify challenges for its future.

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Discover Artificial Intelligence
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2025-11-28
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s44163-025-00706-x
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Social Robot Interaction and HRI
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Trilemma of human-agent interaction

Kazuto Sasai, Tetsuya Matsui
Discover Artificial Intelligence
Social Robot Interaction and HRI
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Trilemma of human-agent interaction

Kazuto Sasai, Tetsuya Matsui
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Abstract

In this paper, we categorize the three positions in Human-Agent Interaction (HAI), which studies the interaction between humans and robots or virtual agents, by positioning existing research based on Gunji’s models of”artificial intelligence, natural intelligence, and natural-born intelligence.” We then introduce the concept of a trilemma among”free will, locality, and determinism” and examine how each position can be described from this perspective. As a result, we present an overview of the current state of HAI research and identify challenges for its future.

Discover Artificial IntelligenceVol. 6(1)
Kagawa University (JP), Ibaraki University (JP)
Openalex Percentile: Top 58%
Social Robot Interaction and HRI
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