In this work, we discuss a theoretically motivated family-centered design approach for child-
robot interactions, adapted by Family Systems Theory (FST) and Family Ecological Model …

Participatory approaches to designing technology with families, for families allow designers
to have a first-hand understanding of needs, desires, and preferences of families toward …

Technical and practical challenges in human-robot interaction (HRI) research often involve
facilitating sustained long-term interactions, fostering engagement with multiple individuals …

In contrast to the adoption of personal assistants, social robots have yet to break into the
domestic market. Several manufacturers have introduced and quickly retracted their social …

Although children are increasingly using smart technology, there is limited knowledge on
what children define as “smart” for technology. Understanding what children expect as …

Despite advances in areas such as the personalization of robots, sustaining adoption of
robots for long-term use in families remains a challenge. Recent studies have identified …

Children in the developed world can encounter sophisticated AI technology in their homes,
right from birth. These intelligent, interactive, and embodied technologies may leave lasting …