When interacting with highly realistic humanoid robots, the simple presence of eyes strongly shapes how humans perceive the ...

When soft music is playing in the background, a brief exchange with a robot can evoke unexpected feelings of intimacy.

When a robot smiles, tilts its head, or says “I’m happy to help,” it can feel surprisingly real. But is it actually feeling anything?The short answer is no. Rob ...

If emotion functions as an operating system of silicon-based life, its implications extend far beyond robots. It defines not a feature category, but a new computing paradigm: any device that senses, ...

It takes more than words to cure a lonely heart. Scientists have discovered that adding music to a robot's repertoire makes it feel more lifelike and emotionally supportive.

To tweak a line from “Terminator 2:” “Come with me if you want to love.” Researchers have bridged the gap between science fiction and reality by inventing a life-sized AI robot “to tackle the ...

Robots are getting smarter—and faster—at knowing what humans are feeling and thinking just by “looking” into their faces, a development that might one day allow more emotionally perceptive machines to ...

How we relate to humanoid robots matters. In the video below, Cleo Abram demonstrates what it was like to mistreat the Boston Dynamics Atlas robot. She was surprised by her emotional reaction. She ...

Robotics have emerged as a transformative tool in the intervention strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These technology‐driven systems provide consistent, engaging, and customisable ...