Today's children grow up in an environment that is increasingly characterized by digital
voice assistants (DVAs), such as Alexa, Siri, or the Google Assistant. This paper argues that …

Blind people rely on sighted peers and different assistive technologies to accomplish
everyday tasks. In this paper, we explore how assistive robots can go beyond information …

Tele-operated collaborative robots are used by many children for academic learning.
However, as child-directed play is important for social-emotional learning, it is also important …

This chapter introduces robotization to the field of workplace bullying. Presenting a radically
new yet highly contemporary path, the chapter makes a unique contribution to the field of …

Meaningful first-time interactions between humans and robots are important for learning
functionality, sha** impressions, and building trust. Additionally, robots should be an …

To ensure that robots can effectively serve all individuals in public facilities, it is essential to
consider accessibility and inclusivity. In particular, tactile interaction might play a significant …

Robots have the tremendous potential of assisting people in their lives, allowing them to
achieve goals that they would not be able to achieve by themselves. In particular, socially …