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Negative Attitudes Toward Robots Scale (NARS) Test

Understand doubts, fears, and emotional reactions to robots in about 3 minutes. With 13 quick items, it pinpoints resistance so teams can address concerns early and improve rollout.
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59/91
Negative Attitudes Toward Robots (NATR)
Measures the degree of negative attitudes toward robots, including fear, distrust, and discomfort with interacting with them.
Low negativity
Moderate negativity
High negativity
13 – 38: Low negativity | 39 – 65: Moderate negativity | 66 – 91: High negativity
A score of 59 falls in the Moderate negativity range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme level of discomfort or wariness toward robots.
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18/35
Interaction (I)
Measures willingness to actively interact with robots versus tendency to avoid contact with them.
Low negativity
Moderate negativity
High negativity
5 – 14: Low negativity | 15 – 24: Moderate negativity | 25 – 35: High negativity
A score of 18 falls in the Moderate negativity range, suggesting some reluctance to interact with robots while still allowing for engagement in certain contexts.
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19/35
Social Influence (SI)
Measures concerns about robots’ potential social influence, including fears of losing control and doubts about their intellectual capabilities.
Low concern
Moderate concern
High concern
5 – 15: Low concern | 16 – 25: Moderate concern | 26 – 35: High concern
A score of 19 indicates a moderate level of concern about robots’ social influence, suggesting some caution about control and societal impact without strong rejection.
example score
11/21
Emotional Component (EC)
Measures the intensity of negative emotions (e.g., fear, anxiety, irritation) experienced when interacting with robots.
Low negativity
Moderate negativity
High negativity
3 – 9: Low negativity | 10 – 15: Moderate negativity | 16 – 21: High negativity
A score of 11 falls in the Moderate negativity range, suggesting some negative emotional reactions to robots that are present but not intense.
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Who Usually Takes This Test?
Workplace Change Stakeholders
41%OF USERS
Employees, supervisors, and HR teams take it to gauge concerns and resistance before robots are introduced at work.
Human-Robot Interaction Researchers
34%OF USERS
Researchers and students use it to measure negative attitudes toward robots for studies and experiments.
Skeptical Tech Users
25%OF USERS
People who feel uneasy about robots take it to pinpoint whether their discomfort is about interaction, emotions, or societal impact.
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Negative Attitude Toward Robots Scale (NATRS)
Average
49.8
Normal range
35.4 — 64.2
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13
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91
majority
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To interaction (Ti)
Average
13.6
Normal range
8.3 — 18.9
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5
max.
35
majority
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On Social Influence (OSI)
Average
13.3
Normal range
8.7 — 17.8
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5
max.
35
majority
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To the emotional component (Ttec)
Average
15
Normal range
11.9 — 18
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3
max.
21
majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures negative attitudes toward robots across interaction comfort, concerns about societal impact, and emotional reactions during contact.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Estimated completion time is about 3 minutes. The questionnaire includes 13 statements.
How should responses be selected?
Select the option that best matches the level of agreement with each statement. Use the first response that seems accurate and avoid overthinking.
What setting is this questionnaire used in?
It is used in research and applied evaluations of acceptance or resistance to robotics. It is also used in workplace settings to assess employee concerns during implementation of robotic systems.
How should results be interpreted?
Higher scores indicate stronger negative attitudes toward robots in one or more areas. Results are used to identify specific concerns that may require education, communication, or design changes.
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Negative Attitude Towards Robots Scale, NARS Test

Negative Attitudes Toward Robots Scale (NARS) Test

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This self-report measure assesses negative attitudes and concerns related to robots and human–robot interaction. The Negative Attitudes Toward Robots Scale (NARS) is intended to characterize the nature and degree of discomfort, fear, or resistance that may arise when anticipating or engaging with robotic technologies. Originally developed by Nomura T., it can be used in research and applied settings where attitudes toward robots may influence acceptance or use.

The instrument contains 13 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Scores may help identify domains of concern (e.g., unease with interaction, apprehension about societal impacts, and emotional reactions to robotics) and can inform needs assessment, implementation planning, or evaluation efforts in contexts introducing robotic systems. The Negative Attitudes Toward Robots Scale (NARS) is not a diagnostic tool and should be interpreted in conjunction with relevant contextual and behavioral information.

Author: Nomura T.
Literature: Nomura, T., Kanda, T., Suzuki, T., & Kato, K. Psychology in human–robot communication: The negative attitudes toward robots scale. Proceedings of the 2006 IEEE International Workshop on Robot and Human Interactive Communication. 2006.
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