Research has shown that gendered robot designs prompt users to carry their gender biases
into human-robot interactions. Yet avoiding gendered designs in human-robot interaction …

The integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) into Search and Rescue (SAR)
missions presents a promising avenue for enhancing operational efficiency and …

When deploying robots, its physical characteristics, role, and tasks are often fixed. Such
factors can also be associated with gender stereotypes among humans, which then transfer …

The Japanese notion of “kawaii” or expressions of cuteness, vulnerability, and/or charm is a
global cultural export. Work has explored kawaii-ness as a design feature and factor of user …

Social robots can benefit aging people, especially those with restricted social interactions
and health care, but how do resource-poor older adults respond to them? In this study, 5 …

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become major points of concern within human-
robot interaction (HRI) and adjacent spaces. Efforts are being undertaken to map out the …

We investigate how gender stereotypes in authority influence the perceptions and behavior
of avatar robots operators and their interlocutors. Gender stereotypes, which typically place …

Gender is increasingly being explored as a social characteristic ascribed to robots by
people. Yet, research involving social robots that may be gendered tends not to address …

Kawaii is the Japanese concept of cute++, a global export with local characteristics. Recent
work has explored kawaii as a feature of user experience (UX) with social robots, virtual …

With a growing curiosity in anthropomorphic robots, academics and interested parties have
started to examine the ethical implications and social impacts of their (mis) use. Gender in …