This chapter surveys some of the principal research trends in Social Robotics and its
application to human–robot interaction (HRI). Social (or Sociable) robots are designed to …

In the field of human-robot interaction, the well-known uncanny valley hypothesis proposes
a curvilinear relationship between a robot's degree of human likeness and the observers' …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the behavioral intention of the employees to
adopt artificial intelligence (AI) integrated customer relationship management (CRM) system …

In order to introduce social robots successfully, we must first understand the underlying
reasons whereupon potential users accept these robots to reside within their own homes. An …

Many independent studies in social robotics and human–robot interaction have gained
knowledge on various factors that affect people's perceptions of and behaviors toward …

Domestic robots, also known as companion robots or social robots, are physical humanoid
robots. They connect with online platforms which enhance their functionalities, such as voice …

Rapid technological and scientific developments in the robotics field have led to the
expansion of the use of service robots in domestic environments. The purpose of the study …

Demographic developments have challenged our research on how to assist elderly people
by using robots. The KSERA (Knowledgeable SErvice Robots for Aging) project integrates …

The aim of this study is to examine human–robot interaction (HRI) from the perspective of
security, privacy, as well as social and personal norms. This study also strives to investigate …

The purpose of this study is to determine the antecedents and consequence of social media
marketing (SMM) for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and to empirically find out if …