Personality has been identified as a vital factor in understanding the quality of human–robot
interactions. Despite this the research in this area remains fragmented and lacks a coherent …

Gender/ing guides how we view ourselves, the world around us, and each other—including
non-humans. Critical voices have raised the alarm about stereotyped gendering in the …

The use of humanoid robots has surged in recent decades. However, the nonverbal features
in sha** robot personalities remain underexplored. This study investigates how nonverbal …

Collaborative work between humans and robots holds great potential but, such potential is
diminished should humans fail to accept robots as collaborators. One solution is to design …

Assistive Robots have an inherent need of adapting to the user they are assisting. This is
crucial for the correct development of the task, user safety, and comfort. However, adaptation …

Gender is increasingly being explored as a social characteristic ascribed to robots by
people. Yet, research involving social robots that may be gendered tends not to address …

Social robots are robots that can interact and communicate with people in accordance with
social norms. They are increasingly implemented in various environments including …

Robot haircare systems could provide a controlled and personalized environment that is
respectful of an individual's sensitivities and may offer a comfortable experience. We argue …

Social robots are expected to be part of everyday life of people. This will generate
interactions between humans and robots that may have positive or negative effects on the …

The use of social robots in the domestic environment has increased during the past few
decades. These robots are intended to maintain long-term interactions with humans while …