Friendly robots, the ones people love to love, are quirky: R2-D2, C-3PO, WALL-E, BB-8, Marvin, Roz and Baymax. They're emotional, prone to panic or bossy, empathetic and able to communicate like ...

When interacting with highly realistic humanoid robots, the simple presence of eyes strongly shapes how humans perceive the machine’s mental abilities. A recent study published in Consciousness and ...

For the Human-Robot Interaction research community, the authors call for deeper engagement with labor sociology, urban studies, and policy analysis . Evaluating robots solely through metrics of task ...

Robots, often showcased as paragons of precision and seamless collaboration with humans, present an idealized portrayal of human-robot interactions. However, the reality diverges significantly, as ...

Khaberni - A new humanoid robot named 'Moya' (Moya) has ignited a wide wave of interaction on social media in China, after ...

Robot designers are increasingly making bots cuter so that they are more attractive for humans to interact with.

Tech companies are making AI-powered robots cuter and more realistic to increase comfort and accelerate adoption in homes and public spaces.

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 ...