It’s difficult to predict the ways in which social AI could change us, but it could accustom us to easier, more controlling ...

We are researching and developing social robots that watch TV with people. In this report, we delineate a prototype robot designed for TV-watching experiments to verify the effects of watching TV ...

In her PhD research, Anouk Neerincx investigated how robots can help reduce stress, how they can get children to talk about their health and how they can teach children emotional skills.

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 interactions ...

Marijn Vermuë (31) runs the farm together with his father Adri (64). Their arable farm operates in two locations: Werkendam and Dreumel, which is 50 km away and covers 70 hectares. This year, they are ...