Work in Human–Robot Interaction (HRI) has investigated interactions between one human
and one robot as well as human–robot group interactions. Yet the field lacks a clear …

The use of social robots as instruments for social mediation has been gaining traction in the
field of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). So far, the design of such robots and their behaviors …

Research on robotic ostracism is still scarce and has only explored its effects on adult
populations. Although the results revealed important carryover effects of robotic exclusion …

Children with visual impairments often struggle to fully participate in group activities due to
limited access to visual cues. They have difficulty perceiving what is happening, when, and …

A social robot acting as a'mediator'can enhance interactions between humans, for example,
in fields such as education and healthcare. A particularly promising area of research is the …

Tactical empathy uses neuroscience concepts to navigate difficult situations. The long-term
human-robot interaction and the commercially successful long-term human-robot interaction …

Robots have the potential to support persons with different abilities, including individuals
with blindness or visual impairments (BVI). This paper aims to investigate the current …

Accessibility research has gained traction, yet ethical gaps persist in the inclusion of
individuals with disabilities, especially children. Inclusive research practices are essential to …

Comprendre comment des agents conversationnels incarnés (ACIs) peuvent avoir un
impact positif sur les interactions de groupe est fondamental pour leur déploiement dans …

The goal of this thesis is to develop computational approaches generating autonomous
social robot behaviors that can interact with multiple people and dynamically adapt to shape …