Potential for social connection between humans and robots
New research from the University of Hertfordshire reveals how humans could develop more natural, social interactions with robots in the future.
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A new approach that could improve how robots interact in conversational groups
To effectively interact with humans in crowded social settings, such as malls, hospitals, and other public spaces, robots should be able to actively participate in both group and one-to-one interactions. Most existing robots, ...
Apr 04, 2022 feature
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A text-reading robot may help users manage negative emotions
Scientists from the Faculty of Engineering, Information and Systems at the University of Tsukuba devised a text message mediation robot that can help users control their anger when receiving upsetting news. This device may ...
Mar 10, 2022
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Researchers enhance human-robot interaction by merging mixed reality and robotics
Over the past decades, engineers have created devices with increasingly advanced functions and capabilities. A device capability that was substantially improved in recent years is known as "spatial computing."
Mar 03, 2022 feature
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How to help humans understand robots
Scientists who study human-robot interaction often focus on understanding human intentions from a robot's perspective, so the robot learns to cooperate with people more effectively. But human-robot interaction is a two-way ...
Mar 02, 2022
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Researchers develop car driving system that can 'look into the future' with smart eco mode
Driving in eco mode can reduce fuel consumption and is good for both the environment and your wallet. In practice, however, it often causes immense frustration among drivers, causing them to quickly switch off the function. ...
Feb 28, 2022
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A new machine-learning system helps robots understand and perform certain social interactions
Robots can deliver food on a college campus and hit a hole in one on the golf course, but even the most sophisticated robot can't perform basic social interactions that are critical to everyday human life.
Nov 04, 2021
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Social robots may be more persuasive if they project less authority
In the future, socially interactive robots could help seniors age in place or assist residents of long-term care facilities with their activities of daily living. But will people actually accept advice or instructions from ...
Sep 22, 2021
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Robots who goof: Can we trust them again?
When robots make mistakes—and they do from time to time—reestablishing trust with human co-workers depends on how the machines own up to the errors and how human-like they appear, according to University of Michigan research.
Aug 10, 2021
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A touch from a conversing robot is linked to positive emotional state
A small study found that people who were touched by a humanoid robot while conversing with it subsequently reported a better emotional state and were more likely to comply with a request from the robot. Laura Hoffmann of ...
May 05, 2021
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