Social robots for language learning: A review
In recent years, robots have increasingly been implemented as tutors in both first-and
second-language education. The field of robot-assisted language learning (RALL) is …
second-language education. The field of robot-assisted language learning (RALL) is …
The persistence of first impressions: The effect of repeated interactions on the perception of a social robot
Numerous studies in social psychology have shown that familiarization across repeated
interactions improves people's perception of the other. If and how these findings relate to …
interactions improves people's perception of the other. If and how these findings relate to …
A long-term study of young children's rapport, social emulation, and language learning with a peer-like robot playmate in preschool
Prior research has demonstrated the importance of children's peers for their learning and
development. In particular, peer interaction, especially with more advanced peers, can …
development. In particular, peer interaction, especially with more advanced peers, can …
The CASA theory no longer applies to desktop computers
E Heyselaar - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Abstract The Computers Are Social Actors (CASA) theory is the most important theoretical
contribution that has shaped the field of human–computer interaction. The theory states that …
contribution that has shaped the field of human–computer interaction. The theory states that …
Robot-assisted language learning: Integrating artificial intelligence and virtual reality into English tour guide practice
YL Chen, CC Hsu, CY Lin, HH Hsu - Education Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
This action research created an application system using robots as a tool for training English-
language tour guides. It combined artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) …
language tour guides. It combined artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) …
Exploring the effects of a social robot's speech entrainment and backstory on young children's emotion, rapport, relationship, and learning
In positive human-human relationships, people frequently mirror or mimic each other's
behavior. This mimicry, also called entrainment, is associated with rapport and smoother …
behavior. This mimicry, also called entrainment, is associated with rapport and smoother …
The effects of feedback on children's engagement and learning outcomes in robot-assisted second language learning
To investigate how a robot's use of feedback can influence children's engagement and
support second language learning, we conducted an experiment in which 72 children of 5 …
support second language learning, we conducted an experiment in which 72 children of 5 …
Interactive education on sleep hygiene with a social robot at a pediatric oncology outpatient clinic: feasibility, experiences, and preliminary effectiveness
KLA van Bindsbergen, H van der Hoek, M van Gorp… - Cancers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Sleep problems are faced by many children with cancer, and they can lead
to negative physical and psychological outcomes, as well as to a lower quality of life …
to negative physical and psychological outcomes, as well as to a lower quality of life …
Using self-determination theory in social robots to increase motivation in L2 word learning
P Van Minkelen, C Gruson, P Van Hees… - Proceedings of the …, 2020 - dl.acm.org
This study presents a second language word learning experiment using a social robot with
motivational strategies. These strategies were implemented in a social robot tutor to …
motivational strategies. These strategies were implemented in a social robot tutor to …
Ethical considerations of applying robots in kindergarten settings: Towards an approach from a macroperspective
In child–robot interaction (cHRI) research, many studies pursue the goal to develop
interactive systems that can be applied in everyday settings. For early education …
interactive systems that can be applied in everyday settings. For early education …