Social robotics research requires the replicability of the experiments used to validate new
technical or scientific claims. However, humans behavior is difficult to replicate. We have …

With the aim of enabling robots to cooperate with humans, carry out human-like tasks, or
navigate among humans, we need to ensure that they are equipped with the ability to …

Although human-robot collaboration can be beneficial, most of today's robots work in spaces
physically separated from humans, or their capabilities are severely limited in close …

Human motion trajectory prediction plays a crucial role in enabling robots to navigate and
interact safely and efficiently in crowded environments: proactive decision-making, obstacle …

Simulation is a basic tool for testing robots' behavior that must include humans when dealing
with social robotics. The goal of Human-Robot-Interaction simulation is not only to test …