How long does this quiz take?

It takes about two minutes to complete.

Are my responses private?

Yes, all answers are anonymized and confidential.

Can I take this test more than once?

Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your results may have changed.

Will this quiz tell me if I have a fear of robots?

While the test doesn't diagnose a specific phobia, your results will reveal if you have a generally unfavorable or anxious attitude toward social robots.

Can my results help me understand my readiness for future technology?

Yes, your score indicates your current openness to integrating social robots into aspects of your life like friendship, family care, and relationships, providing a snapshot of your technological readiness. Of course, it's important to remember that there's no right or wrong answers.

Discover your true feelings about AI, human-robot interaction, and the future of social technology with this personality test.

Attitudes Towards Social Robots Scale

Ever wondered how you truly feel about robots? Take this test to find out.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D. | Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Reviewed for clinical accuracy by Jourdan Travers, LCSW

Social robots are complex machines designed to interact and communicate with humans by mimicking human behaviors, expressions, and gestures. Equipped with artificial intelligence and sensors, these robots are becoming increasingly integrated into sectors like healthcare, education, and customer service. As technology advances, assessing your personal comfort level and attitudes towards these social robots is essential for understanding your place in a rapidly evolving world.

The Attitudes Towards Social Robots Scale is an 8-item measure developed to gauge your feelings across several dimensions of human-robot interaction. It explores your opinions on having a robot as a friend or helper, allowing robots to provide care for yourself and your family, and even more speculative concepts like robot consciousness and the potential for intimate human-robot relationships. Your score on this scale can reveal whether you are an early adopter of the social robot concept, neutral about the future of AI companionship, or hold significant reservations about it.

Understanding your attitudes toward social robots can be a stepping stone to exploring other facets of your relationship with technology and belief systems. Next, you might want to explore the Generic Conspiracist Beliefs Scale or The Phubbing Scale to evaluate your social habits.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this quiz take?: It takes about two minutes to complete.
Are my responses private?: Yes, all Attitudes Towards Social Robots Scale answers are anonymized and confidential.
Can I take this test more than once?: Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your Attitudes Towards Social Robots Scale results may have changed.
Will this quiz tell me if I have a fear of robots?: While the test doesn't diagnose a specific phobia, your results will reveal if you have a generally unfavorable or anxious attitude toward social robots.
Can my results help me understand my readiness for future technology?: Yes, your score indicates your current openness to integrating social robots into aspects of your life like friendship, family care, and relationships, providing a snapshot of your technological readiness. Of course, it's important to remember that there's no right or wrong answers.

Attitudes Towards Social Robots Scale: Take the 8-Item Test

Step 1: Rate Your Attitudes Towards Social Robots

For each statement, indicate how much you agree on a scale of 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). For best results, answer honestly and trust your first instinct.

1. I would appreciate an intelligent robot as a friend and helper at my side.

2. A nurse–robot that takes care of me and looks after me in my old age would be fine.

3. A human-like robot would be allowed to look after my parents when they get old.

4. I would let a robot take care of my children.

5. I believe robots could one day develop a consciousness comparable to humans.

6. If robots develop a consciousness, then there should be rights for them comparable to human rights.

7. If there were robots that were indistinguishable from humans, I would consider marrying a robot.

8. I could also imagine sexual contact with robots.

Step 2: Enter Your Demographics

Provide your age, gender, region, and first name for a detailed report comparing your results to others.

What is your age?

What is your gender?

What region of the world do you live in?

What is your first name?

Step 3: Submit Your Attitudes Towards Social Robots Scale Answers

After completing all questions, click below to send your responses to Mark Travers, Ph.D. All answers are anonymized and confidential.

References

Niewrzol, D. B., & Ostermann, T. (2024). Development and Validation of the Attitudes towards Social Robots Scale. Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 12(3), 286

Disclaimer

This scale is designed for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.