(CNN)-- The provocative idea worth spreading in the talk I gave at the TEDWomen conference is that robots are a really intriguing social technology. This idea has emerged from pursuing my ...

Social robotics poised to have huge impact Social robots are autonomous robots designed to interact and communicate with humans. It is a disruptive innovation poised to have a huge impact on ...

"Elderly care robots represent an untapped market," said Bi Yalei, secretary-general of the Shenzhen Robots Association. "With pressing issues in senior care, such as mobility assistance, fall ...

Have you ever stood next to a robot and wondered how close is too close? Personal space—often called “comfort distance”—is a key aspect of social behavior that shapes how we navigate our ...

Director (visiting), Hiroshi Ishiguro Laboratories, Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR) This research area engages in the development of Symbiotic Human-Robot ...