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Humans Empathize with Humanoid Robots in the Same Way as with Other Humans

Empathy is a basic human ability. We often feel empathy toward and console others in distress. Is it possible for us to emphasize with humanoid robots? Since robots are becoming increasingly popular and common in our daily lives, it is necessary to understand our interaction with robots in social situations.

4 Nov 2015

Geminoids Robots Cause High Anxiety, Even Fear in People

Approximately 50 percent of the people involved in the study said they could not confirm which one was the robot.

4 Nov 2015

Fourth Industrial Revolution: Robots Removing People from Roles as Servants

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is already upon us and Justine Cassell, associate vice provost for technology strategy and impact and a professor in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute, joined other thought leaders to explore its implications Monday at the World Economic Forum's Summit on the Global Agenda 2015.

30 Oct 2015

Researchers Demonstrate Emergence of Sensorimotor Intelligence in Robots

It is fascinating to observe a robot exploring its physical possibilities and surroundings, and subsequently developing different self-taught behaviors without any instructions.

28 Oct 2015

‘Spring-Mass’ Walking Concept Enables Robot to Walk Like Humans

A study by engineers at Oregon State University suggests that they have achieved the most realistic robotic implementation of human walking dynamics that has ever been done, which may ultimately allow human-like versatility and performance.

28 Oct 2015

Novel Robotic Communication Approach Considers Listener's Attention

Communication in human dialogue is based on one another's words and body language. We can sense whether the other person is distracted, and we change the course of our conversation and our actions to regain their attention.

23 Oct 2015

Humans May Not Form Successful Working Relationships with Perfect Interactive Robots

Humans are less likely to form successful working relationships with interactive robots if they are programmed to be too perfect, new research reveals.

15 Oct 2015

Ada Robot Offers Advice About Cybersecurity

Help has arrived for those worried that their email accounts have been hacked or that their bank accounts have been compromised. It’s a robot developed by a University of New Haven student that can check personal email accounts for hackers and offer advice about cybersecurity.

15 Oct 2015

Researchers Teach Robots to Fall with Grace

Miss Georgia tripped in the final round. Jennifer Lawrence stumbled on her way to accept an Oscar. Even rock stars, world leaders and presidential candidates have fallen in front of the crowd or completely off stage.

14 Oct 2015