How much space do you need when meeting a human versus a robot? People often prefer more distance from robots—even when they look remarkably similar to us.

In a significant leap forward for robotics, humanoid robots are soon to step out of laboratories and into the daily ...

In her PhD research, Anouk Neerincx investigated how robots can help reduce stress, how they can get children to talk about their health and how they can teach children emotional skills.

How does a robot perform as a boss at work? The results of research by Polish scientists published in Cognition, Technology & ...

The study included 95 participants between the ages of 20 and 67 who were asked to evaluate social robots based on the Affect Control Theory (ACT), which emphasizes qualities like goodness ...

In her latest book, Robots and the People Who Love Them: Holding On to Our Humanity in an Age of Social Robots, science writer Eve Herold argues that thanks to new approaches in machine learning ...

Marijn Vermuë (31) runs the farm together with his father Adri (64). Their arable farm operates in two locations: Werkendam ...

Have you ever stood next to a robot and wondered how close is too close? Personal space—often called “comfort distance”—is a key aspect of social behavior that shapes how we navigate our ...