Commensality is a key aspect of social dining. However, previous research has identified a
number of pros and cons associated with the incorporation of digital technology into eating …

As a field, mental healthcare is faced with major challenges as it attempts to close the huge
gap between those who need services and those who receive services. In recent decades …

Intelligent assistive robots can enhance the quality of life of people with dementia and their
caregivers. They can increase the independence of older adults, reduce tensions between a …

As the field of social robotics is growing, a consensus has been made on the design and
implementation of robotic systems that are capable of adapting based on the user actions …

Abstract Background Socially assistive robots (SARs) are created to meet challenges of the
global increase of older adults. SARs are autonomous embodied technologies, equipped …

Empathy is the ability to share someone else's feelings or experiences; it influences how
people interact and relate. Socially assistive robots (SAR) are a promising means of …

Abstract In Human-Robot Interactions (HRI), robots should be socially intelligent. They
should be able to respond appropriately to human affective and social cues in order to …

This empirical study compares elderly people's social perception of human versus robotic
coaches in the context of an active and healthy aging program. In evaluating hedonic and …

Autonomous agents are increasingly required to be able to make moral decisions. In these
situations, the agent should be able to reason about the ethical bases of the decision and …

Socially assistive robots can autonomously provide activity assistance to vulnerable
populations, including those living with cognitive impairments. To provide effective …