Abstract: Socially interactive robots provide entertainment, information, and/or assistance; this last category is typically encompassed by socially assistive robotics. In all cases, such robots can ...

Abstract: Loneliness and social isolation are prevalent among older adults and are associated with adverse health outcomes. Social robots offer a novel approach to addressing these issues by providing ...

TL;DR: The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas featured Aria, a human-sized AI robot by Realbotix ... emphasizes Aria's role as a non-sexual, interactive partner. The Consumer Electronics ...