The evolving field of human-robot interaction (HRI) necessitates that we better understand
how social robots operate and interact with humans. This scoping review provides an …

While research and development related to robotics has been going on for decades, the
past decade in particular has seen a marked increase in related efforts, in part due to …

Humans are inherently social beings, spending a great deal of their time establishing a
diverse range of social connections. Their social nature is not only demonstrated by their …

Recent developments in humanoid robotics have made possible a vision of robots in
everyday use in the home and workplace. However, little is known about how we should …

The role of robots in society keeps expanding and diversifying, bringing with it a host of
issues surrounding the relationship between robots and humans. This introduction to human …

Research in robotics and human-robot interaction is becoming more and more mature.
Additionally, more affordable social robots are being released commercially. Thus, industry …

Robots designed for social interaction are predicted to be employed in a wide range of
environments including homes, schools, and workplaces (Bartneck & Forlizzi, 2004; Fong …

As robots become more prevalent in society, investigating the interactions between humans
and robots is important to ensure that these robots adhere to the social norms and …

Social robots can prove to be an effective medium of instruction and communication to users
in a public setting. However their range of interaction in current research is not known. In this …

Human-robot interaction is an emerging area of study that is developing an understanding of
how to build robots that are useful and effective in helping people perform tasks in particular …