As social robots become more common, there is a need to understand how people perceive
and interact with such technology. This systematic review seeks to estimate people's …

Robots today are working in both industrial and service sectors. Robots have evolved from
one-function automatons to intelligent systems of versatile features, and the new generation …

With the development of deep connections between humans and Artificial Intelligence voice‐
based assistants (VAs), human and machine relationships have transformed. For …

This paper explores the current state and the potential adoption of service automation and
robots by tourist, travel and hospitality companies. Despite the huge advancements in social …

Understanding adoption of intelligent personal assistants: A parasocial relationship perspective
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Digital technology holds a promise to improve older adults' well-being and promote ageing
in place. However, there seems to be a discrepancy between digital technologies that are …

Purpose Artificially intelligent (AI) assistant-enabled smart speaker not only can provide
assistance by navigating the massive amount of product and brand information on the …

Background Social robots seem to be integrating into our society quite rapidly (eg, Conti et
al. 2019). Yet, the fact that they are integrated in different domains does not ensure potential …

In the last decades there has been a tremendous increase in demand for Assistive
Technologies (AT) useful to overcome functional limitations of individuals and to improve …

Global demographics trend toward an aging population. Hence, there will be an increased
social demand for elderly care. Recently, assistive technologies such as service robots have …