Humans no longer have exclusive control over training social robots to interact effectively, thanks to a new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Hamburg. The study, presented at ...

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Find out how robot-assisted therapy for autism matches standard treatment outcomes while improving engagement and expanding ...

The intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics and healthcare is gaining prominence, particularly the use of socially assistive robots (SARs). Indeed, robots like SARs can be seen as one ...

Johns Hopkins University researchers have created a system that could make social robots more effective at detecting and managing user interruptions in real time based on a human speaker's intent—a ...

Robots are getting more and more advanced with the ability to complete tasks, help out and make life easier on everyone - not just tech companies. It's no longer science fiction, it's non-fiction and ...

Social companion robots are no longer just science fiction. In classrooms, libraries and homes, these small machines are designed to read stories, play games or offer comfort to children. They promise ...

For many children, the transition from learning to read to reading to learn is a crucial and sometimes nerve-wracking milestone. Reading aloud in class is intended to foster fluency and confidence, ...

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 ...