The topic of mental state attribution to robots has been approached by researchers from a
variety of disciplines, including psychology, neuroscience, computer science, and …

The increasing presence of robots in our society raises questions about how these objects
are perceived by users. Individuals seem inclined to attribute human capabilities to robots, a …

Mentalizing is the process of inferencing others, mental states and it contributes to an
inferential system known as Theory of Mind (ToM)—a system that is critical to human …

Keeping track of others' perceptual beliefs—what they perceive and know about the current
situation—is imperative in many social contexts. In a series of experiments, we set out to …

It has long been recognized that humans tend to anthropomorphize. That is, we naturally
and effortlessly interpret the behaviors of nonhuman agents in the same way we interpret …

Understanding the human cognitive processes involved in the interaction with artificial
agents is crucial for designing socially capable robots. During social interactions, humans …

Social robots are robots that are intended for social interaction with people. Because of the
societal benefits that they are expected to bring, social robots are likely to become more …

The increasing use of robots for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), with the
notable aim of supporting the development of social skills, prompts the question of the extent …

People's ascription of intentional agency to robots necessitates understanding how, when,
and why people attribute robot behavior to underlying intentional states. While many studies …

Can nonhuman animals and artificial intelligence (AI) entities be attributed moral agency?
The general assumption in the philosophical literature is that moral agency applies …