The topic of mental state attribution to robots has been approached by researchers from a
variety of disciplines, including psychology, neuroscience, computer science, and …

The increasing presence of robots in our society raises questions about how these objects
are perceived by users. Individuals seem inclined to attribute human capabilities to robots, a …

Recent technological developments in robotics has driven the design and production of
different humanoid robots. Several studies have highlighted that the presence of human-like …

Studying trust in the context of human–robot interaction is of great importance given the
increasing relevance and presence of robotic agents in the social sphere, including …

L'inclusione di agenti artificiali in ambienti in cui essi sono programmati per diventare
partner relazionali suggerisce un cambiamento nel nostro paradigma sociale incentrato …

Children's fears and hopes regarding technology play a crucial role in influencing its
development, impact, and social acceptance. Although studies investigate children's …

Inclusion is key in group work and collaborative learning. We developed a mediator robot to
support and promote inclusion in group conversations, particularly in groups composed of …

Attributing mental states to others, such as feelings, beliefs, goals, desires, and attitudes, is
an important interpersonal ability, necessary for adaptive relationships, which underlies the …

Human–robot interaction requires that competent robot partners have a multiplicity of human
characteristics. Can we accept that these competencies extend to the artistic domain, where …

Robots in Education is an accessible introduction to the use of robotics in formal learning,
encompassing pedagogical and psychological theories as well as implementation in …