This is the latest consumer bot, the inheritor of a long history of Japanese robots whose purpose is to improve mental health ...

Researchers from the University of Twente, MST and Politecnico di Milano conducted a pilot study to explore whether a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the economic and financial world outside the USA, for the USA. Dec 07, 2024, 12:45am EST Cleaning robot 'Franzi' cleans in ...

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 ...

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 ...

LAS VEGAS – Intelligent logistics robots and social robots are having a transformative impact on healthcare. Health systems across the globe are experiencing workforce shortages, and robotics holds ...

A new research will be launched in February to study how AI-powered robots can better support seniors to age well in Singapore's eldercare centres. One key focus is to encourage more social ...

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 ...

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 ...