The Rise of Social Robots

A Review of the Recent Literature

Authors

  • Riccardo Campa University of Cracow

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55613/jeet.v26i1.55

Abstract

In this article I explore the most recent literature on social robotics and argue that the field of robotics is evolving in a direction that will soon require a systematic collaboration between engineers and sociologists. After discussing several problems relating to social robotics, I emphasize that two key concepts in this research area are scenario and persona. These are already popular as design tools in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and an approach based on them is now being adopted in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). As robots become more and more sophisticated, engineers will need the help of trained sociologists and psychologists in order to create personas and scenarios and to “teach” humanoids how to behave in various circumstances.

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Published

2016-03-01

How to Cite

The Rise of Social Robots: A Review of the Recent Literature. (2016). Journal of Ethics and Emerging Technologies, 26(1), 106-113. https://doi.org/10.55613/jeet.v26i1.55