Could Technology Be Your Next Positive Psychology Coach?A study suggests that the social robot Jibo can effectively improve students' mood and readiness for change through positive psychology sessions.
Preserving humanity in the age of robotsSocial connection drives human behavior, making us attribute emotions to objects like social robots.Social robots can offer companionship but may lead to social isolation instead of genuine human connections.
Robot coaches are reading brain signals to support stroke rehabilitationRobot coaches that read brain signals may revolutionize rehabilitation for stroke and brain injury survivors by enhancing motivation during recovery exercises.
Welcome to the Valley of the Creepy AI DollsSocial robots with AI capabilities are being designed as interactive companions for older adults.The use of these robots is seen as a potential solution to combat loneliness, especially in nursing homes.
Brand and Relationship Equity Influence Trust in Social RobotsUsing social robots in a commercial setting may face less resistance than artificial intelligence.Relationship equity can influence trust in social robots and service providers.
Widowed by computer death, or why it is dangerous for AI to talk like Scarlett JohanssonThe use of AI-powered virtual assistants for personal relationships poses risks and benefits, blurring lines between human interaction and technology.