International Journal of Social Robotics
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Collaboration in the World of Social Robotics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Socially Assistive Robotics:
Research on robots designed to assist individuals in social contexts, particularly in healthcare and education, enhancing emotional and social support. - Human-Robot Interaction (HRI):
Exploration of the dynamics between humans and robots, focusing on trust, acceptance, and the psychological impacts of robotic presence. - Ethics and Social Implications:
Investigating the ethical considerations surrounding the deployment of social robots, including issues of privacy, trust, and moral status. - Developmental and Evaluation Methodologies:
Methodological advancements in evaluating robot performance and user interaction, including experimental studies and qualitative research. - Cognitive and Emotional Robotics:
Research on enabling robots to understand and respond to human emotions and cognitive states, enhancing their social capabilities. - Design and User-Centered Approaches:
Focus on participatory design methods that involve users in the development process, ensuring that robots meet the needs and expectations of diverse populations.
Trending and Emerging
- Telepresence Robots:
An increasing number of studies focus on telepresence robots, exploring their implications for remote interaction in healthcare and education, particularly in the context of social distancing. - Ethical Frameworks in Robotics:
There is a growing emphasis on developing ethical frameworks that guide the design and deployment of social robots, addressing concerns about autonomy, privacy, and moral responsibility. - Robotics for Mental Health and Well-Being:
Research is trending towards the use of social robots as tools for mental health interventions, particularly in supporting individuals with autism and the elderly. - User-Centric Design and Personalization:
A shift towards personalized robot interactions based on individual user preferences and needs, emphasizing the importance of adaptive technologies. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Emerging collaboration between robotics and fields such as psychology, sociology, and ethics, leading to a more holistic understanding of human-robot interaction.
Declining or Waning
- Purely Technological Focus:
There has been a noticeable reduction in papers that solely emphasize technical advancements in robotics without considering social or ethical implications. - Robots in Traditional Industrial Applications:
Research on the use of robots in traditional industrial settings has decreased, as the focus shifts towards more socially oriented applications. - Stereotypical Representations of Robots:
The exploration of gendered or stereotypical roles for robots has waned, reflecting a growing awareness of the need for diverse and inclusive representations in robotics. - Animal-like Robots:
There is less emphasis on the development and study of animal-like robots, as the focus has moved towards humanoid and service-oriented robots. - Robots in Entertainment:
The use of robots specifically for entertainment purposes has seen a decline, as more research is directed towards practical applications in healthcare and education.
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