Over decades, social robotics has evolved as a concept that presently covers different areas
of application, and interacts with different domains in technology, education, medicine and …

It is well established that a robot's visual appearance plays a significant role in how it is
perceived. Considerable time and resources are usually dedicated to help ensure that the …

In the last years, social robots have become a trending topic. Indeed, robots which
communicate with us and mimic human behavior patterns are fascinating. However, while …

In domestic robotics, passing through narrow areas becomes critical for safe and effective
robot navigation. Due to factors like sensor noise or miscalibration, even if the free space is …

Social robots have a recognizable physical appearance, a distinct voice, and interact with
users in specific contexts. Previous research has suggested a 'matching hypothesis', which …

Socially assistive robots (SARs) have the potential to improve working conditions of care
workers, empower vulnerable people to retain independence, and even provide social …

This paper presents a social robotic platform in-tended for usage as a reception agent in a
university. This platform makes use of the recent advances in social robotics and …

Soziale Roboter, die mit uns kommunizieren und menschliche Verhaltensmuster imitieren,
sind ein wichtiges Zukunftsthema. Während viele Arbeiten ihr Design und ihre Akzeptanz …

Η παρούσα διπλωματική εργασία παρουσιάζει μια αναλυτική επισκόπηση που επικεντρώνεται
στο ρομπότ NAO, ένα ανθρωποειδές ρομπότ που αναπτύχθηκε από την SoftBank Robotics …

In domestic robotics, passing through narrow areas becomes critical for safe and effective
robot navigation. Due to factors like sensor noise or miscalibration, even if the free space is …