Until machines understand social context, they will struggle to operate naturally in the spaces humans actually live.​ ...

ITHACA, N.Y. – Researchers who develop social robots – ones that people interact with – focus too much on design features and not enough on sociological factors, according to Cornell and Indiana ...

It is not hard to find popular depictions of robots in the future. What comes to my mind is Rosie the robot maid from the animated comic “The Jetsons.” Ever faithful and dependable, she is as much a ...

Social by nature, humans interact in multiple ways—through voice, vision and touch. Reflecting these humanistic qualities, robotic capabilities are improving, and as such, human-robot interaction will ...

Social robots are designed to interact with humans in a meaningful manner and play an increasing role within the field of human-computer interaction. They have several potential societal applications, ...

Humanoid robots powered by AI are beginning to make their way into everyday public spaces—and people are starting to form first impressions. At a recent innovation festival, researchers from the ...

Robots are moving out of factories and into homes, hospitals, and public spaces. Experts say living together is possible, but ...

Moya, a lifelike humanoid robot from China, is fueling debate over AI companionship, biomimetic design, and the future of ...

Have you ever stood next to a robot and wondered how close is too close? Personal space—often called “comfort distance”—is a key aspect of social behavior that shapes how we navigate our interactions ...

Social companion robots have been shown to reduce loneliness in one-on-one interactions with senior living residents. A ...

Here’s what human-robot relationships tell us about the people who engage in them. A 2024 study examined two types of human-robot relationships and the motivations behind pursuing them. Researchers ...