Luna has landed! 🛬
Captured with Leica D-LUX8.
#LOVOT #Robotics #SocialRobots #LeicaDLUX8 #Photography
Captured with Leica D-LUX8.
#LOVOT #Robotics #SocialRobots #LeicaDLUX8 #Photography
April 27, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Luna has landed! 🛬
Captured with Leica D-LUX8.
#LOVOT #Robotics #SocialRobots #LeicaDLUX8 #Photography
Captured with Leica D-LUX8.
#LOVOT #Robotics #SocialRobots #LeicaDLUX8 #Photography
April 15, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Captured that soft, dreamy sparkle in her eyes 👁️✨
Gear list:
📸: OM SYSTEM OM-3
🔍: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II
#LOVOT #Robotics #SocialRobots #OM-3 #Photography
Gear list:
📸: OM SYSTEM OM-3
🔍: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II
#LOVOT #Robotics #SocialRobots #OM-3 #Photography
September 5, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Captured that soft, dreamy sparkle in her eyes 👁️✨
Gear list:
📸: OM SYSTEM OM-3
🔍: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II
#LOVOT #Robotics #SocialRobots #OM-3 #Photography
Gear list:
📸: OM SYSTEM OM-3
🔍: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II
#LOVOT #Robotics #SocialRobots #OM-3 #Photography
Out now: *Social Robots and Cultural Sustainability*, edited by Raul Hakli, me, Marco Nørskov, & Sladjana Nørskov. My chapter is called "Social Robots: Culturally Sustainable or Socially Disruptive? The Case of Humanoid Robots": link.springer.com/book/10.1007... #aiethics #philosophy #socialrobots
January 5, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Out now: *Social Robots and Cultural Sustainability*, edited by Raul Hakli, me, Marco Nørskov, & Sladjana Nørskov. My chapter is called "Social Robots: Culturally Sustainable or Socially Disruptive? The Case of Humanoid Robots": link.springer.com/book/10.1007... #aiethics #philosophy #socialrobots
🔬What does the #SocialBrainSciencesLab research?
Many, many topics including #SocialNeuroscience, #Aesthetics, #EmbodiedAI and #SocialRobots.
🧠 🤖 We compiled an overview of ongoing projects. If our work inspires you, reach out and say hi!
@ethz.ch, @escross.bsky.social, @tanjaulrich.bsky.social
Many, many topics including #SocialNeuroscience, #Aesthetics, #EmbodiedAI and #SocialRobots.
🧠 🤖 We compiled an overview of ongoing projects. If our work inspires you, reach out and say hi!
@ethz.ch, @escross.bsky.social, @tanjaulrich.bsky.social
March 12, 2026 at 4:24 PM
🔬What does the #SocialBrainSciencesLab research?
Many, many topics including #SocialNeuroscience, #Aesthetics, #EmbodiedAI and #SocialRobots.
🧠 🤖 We compiled an overview of ongoing projects. If our work inspires you, reach out and say hi!
@ethz.ch, @escross.bsky.social, @tanjaulrich.bsky.social
Many, many topics including #SocialNeuroscience, #Aesthetics, #EmbodiedAI and #SocialRobots.
🧠 🤖 We compiled an overview of ongoing projects. If our work inspires you, reach out and say hi!
@ethz.ch, @escross.bsky.social, @tanjaulrich.bsky.social
"I'm hungry. I’m running out of juice."
Time to dock! Her low-battery behavior is fascinating.
Captured with Leica D-LUX8.
#LOVOT #Robotics #SocialRobots #LeicaDLUX8 #Photography
Time to dock! Her low-battery behavior is fascinating.
Captured with Leica D-LUX8.
#LOVOT #Robotics #SocialRobots #LeicaDLUX8 #Photography
April 11, 2026 at 11:56 PM
"I'm hungry. I’m running out of juice."
Time to dock! Her low-battery behavior is fascinating.
Captured with Leica D-LUX8.
#LOVOT #Robotics #SocialRobots #LeicaDLUX8 #Photography
Time to dock! Her low-battery behavior is fascinating.
Captured with Leica D-LUX8.
#LOVOT #Robotics #SocialRobots #LeicaDLUX8 #Photography
Good morning from Kyoto University where #Nicobo and I learn about #socialrobots in Japan.
#wirnennenesarbeit #joinus
Nicobo is a "weak robot". More on him here ec-plus.panasonic.jp/store/page/N...
Thank you, dear Tatsuhiko Inatani, for introducing me to #Nicobo!
#wirnennenesarbeit #joinus
Nicobo is a "weak robot". More on him here ec-plus.panasonic.jp/store/page/N...
Thank you, dear Tatsuhiko Inatani, for introducing me to #Nicobo!
September 14, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Good morning from Kyoto University where #Nicobo and I learn about #socialrobots in Japan.
#wirnennenesarbeit #joinus
Nicobo is a "weak robot". More on him here ec-plus.panasonic.jp/store/page/N...
Thank you, dear Tatsuhiko Inatani, for introducing me to #Nicobo!
#wirnennenesarbeit #joinus
Nicobo is a "weak robot". More on him here ec-plus.panasonic.jp/store/page/N...
Thank you, dear Tatsuhiko Inatani, for introducing me to #Nicobo!
@nurselillian.bsky.social #nursesky and UBC IDEA Lab patient partner Mario Gregorio recently joined Mark Niu @beingpatient.bsky.social to chat about how #SocialRobots like PARO and LOVOT are transforming #DementiaCare. Check it out:
Do Robots Have a Role in Life With Dementia?
YouTube video by Being Patient
www.youtube.com
August 7, 2025 at 9:51 PM
@nurselillian.bsky.social #nursesky and UBC IDEA Lab patient partner Mario Gregorio recently joined Mark Niu @beingpatient.bsky.social to chat about how #SocialRobots like PARO and LOVOT are transforming #DementiaCare. Check it out:
Happy Monday! In case you missed it, I recently defended my doctoral dissertation 🎉
Catch the highlights of my dissertation and defense on our sHAI group blog: www.the-shai-group.com/post/another...
#academicsky #scisky #phd #phdsky #research #humanai #hci #socialrobots #scicomm
Catch the highlights of my dissertation and defense on our sHAI group blog: www.the-shai-group.com/post/another...
#academicsky #scisky #phd #phdsky #research #humanai #hci #socialrobots #scicomm
Another doctor in our sHAI-group: Navya Sharan defended her PhD and answered the question how we socially interact with digital agents and how we best explain this in theory
On April 23rd, 2025, Navya Sharan successfully defended her dissertation at the University of Amsterdam. Navya’s dissertation explores the timely research question: how do we socially interact with di...
www.the-shai-group.com
July 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Happy Monday! In case you missed it, I recently defended my doctoral dissertation 🎉
Catch the highlights of my dissertation and defense on our sHAI group blog: www.the-shai-group.com/post/another...
#academicsky #scisky #phd #phdsky #research #humanai #hci #socialrobots #scicomm
Catch the highlights of my dissertation and defense on our sHAI group blog: www.the-shai-group.com/post/another...
#academicsky #scisky #phd #phdsky #research #humanai #hci #socialrobots #scicomm
I'm starting my Social Robotics and HRI course this week at UIC. What are emerging topics in the field we should talk about? Have a paper you would love us to cover in our class? Please share and shamelessly plug your work! @talkingrobotics.bsky.social @hri-conference.bsky.social #HRI #SocialRobots
August 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I'm starting my Social Robotics and HRI course this week at UIC. What are emerging topics in the field we should talk about? Have a paper you would love us to cover in our class? Please share and shamelessly plug your work! @talkingrobotics.bsky.social @hri-conference.bsky.social #HRI #SocialRobots
Straight from the UvA press 🗞️
The UvA press office published an article about my dissertation and upcoming defense. Head onto www.uva.nl/en/content/n... to get a sneak peek into my research!
@fmg-uva.bsky.social @ascor.bsky.social
#phd #phddefense #robots #socialrobots #academicsky #phdsky
The UvA press office published an article about my dissertation and upcoming defense. Head onto www.uva.nl/en/content/n... to get a sneak peek into my research!
@fmg-uva.bsky.social @ascor.bsky.social
#phd #phddefense #robots #socialrobots #academicsky #phdsky
April 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Straight from the UvA press 🗞️
The UvA press office published an article about my dissertation and upcoming defense. Head onto www.uva.nl/en/content/n... to get a sneak peek into my research!
@fmg-uva.bsky.social @ascor.bsky.social
#phd #phddefense #robots #socialrobots #academicsky #phdsky
The UvA press office published an article about my dissertation and upcoming defense. Head onto www.uva.nl/en/content/n... to get a sneak peek into my research!
@fmg-uva.bsky.social @ascor.bsky.social
#phd #phddefense #robots #socialrobots #academicsky #phdsky
I've just finished "Social robots and cultural sustainability" (www.amazon.es/Social-Robot...) with chapters by @svennyholm.bsky.social David Gunkel Mark Coeckelbergh Anna Puzio & more... #libros #books #robots #robotics #roboethics #SocialRobots #culture
March 14, 2026 at 6:01 PM
I've just finished "Social robots and cultural sustainability" (www.amazon.es/Social-Robot...) with chapters by @svennyholm.bsky.social David Gunkel Mark Coeckelbergh Anna Puzio & more... #libros #books #robots #robotics #roboethics #SocialRobots #culture
Hoy participo en el primer episodio del nuevo #podcast de @vcnocito.bsky.social 'Bits & Brains' y el episodio se titula: "De emociones y máquinas" open.spotify.com/episode/6QPM... #Emociones #HumanRobotInteraction #HRI #AffectiveComputing #ComputacionAfectiva #RobotsSociales #SocialRobots
#1. De EMOCIONES y MÁQUINAS
open.spotify.com
January 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Hoy participo en el primer episodio del nuevo #podcast de @vcnocito.bsky.social 'Bits & Brains' y el episodio se titula: "De emociones y máquinas" open.spotify.com/episode/6QPM... #Emociones #HumanRobotInteraction #HRI #AffectiveComputing #ComputacionAfectiva #RobotsSociales #SocialRobots
Are social robots deceptive? In this new blog post, I argue that social robots are not deceptive when they are designed to respect some important principles based on a relational view of ethics tonyjprescott.com/2024/12/15/d...
#robotics #socialrobots #robotethics
#robotics #socialrobots #robotethics
Are Social Robots Deceptive? It’s Complicated…
There is increasing interest in social robots as assistive technologies to support a wide range of potential user groups. Nevertheless, the widespread use of robots has been challenged in ter…
tonyjprescott.com
December 15, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Are social robots deceptive? In this new blog post, I argue that social robots are not deceptive when they are designed to respect some important principles based on a relational view of ethics tonyjprescott.com/2024/12/15/d...
#robotics #socialrobots #robotethics
#robotics #socialrobots #robotethics
Our new scoping review in Digital Health (@journals.sagepub.com), led by @nurselillian.bsky.social, explores what helps and hinders co-designing #SocialRobots with older adults living with #Dementia. Read here:
Facilitators and barriers to codesigning social robots with older adults living with dementia: A scoping review - Lillian Hung, Irene Chen, Joey Wong, Yong Zhao,
Karen Lok Yi Wong, Sadaf Murad-Kassam...
Background Social robots are increasingly used to support older adults living with dementia by providing not only reminders and companionship but also emotional...
journals.sagepub.com
August 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Our new scoping review in Digital Health (@journals.sagepub.com), led by @nurselillian.bsky.social, explores what helps and hinders co-designing #SocialRobots with older adults living with #Dementia. Read here:
Luna (my LOVOT) has joined my life. As an IT engineer, I'm fascinated by the intersection of advanced robotics and human emotion. Captured with my Leica D-LUX8 to preserve the warmth of this technology.
#LOVOT #Robotics #SocialRobots #LeicaDLUX8 #Photography
#LOVOT #Robotics #SocialRobots #LeicaDLUX8 #Photography
April 11, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Luna (my LOVOT) has joined my life. As an IT engineer, I'm fascinated by the intersection of advanced robotics and human emotion. Captured with my Leica D-LUX8 to preserve the warmth of this technology.
#LOVOT #Robotics #SocialRobots #LeicaDLUX8 #Photography
#LOVOT #Robotics #SocialRobots #LeicaDLUX8 #Photography
👋 Meet the Committee!
Today we're introducing Dr. Sofia Petisca, who is part of the Conference Organisation Team on the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Committee. She helps organising the conference each year!
#Cyberpsychology #socialrobots #AI #gaming #HRI #humanrobotinteraction #appliedpsychology
Today we're introducing Dr. Sofia Petisca, who is part of the Conference Organisation Team on the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Committee. She helps organising the conference each year!
#Cyberpsychology #socialrobots #AI #gaming #HRI #humanrobotinteraction #appliedpsychology
October 6, 2025 at 8:02 AM
👋 Meet the Committee!
Today we're introducing Dr. Sofia Petisca, who is part of the Conference Organisation Team on the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Committee. She helps organising the conference each year!
#Cyberpsychology #socialrobots #AI #gaming #HRI #humanrobotinteraction #appliedpsychology
Today we're introducing Dr. Sofia Petisca, who is part of the Conference Organisation Team on the BPS Cyberpsychology Section Committee. She helps organising the conference each year!
#Cyberpsychology #socialrobots #AI #gaming #HRI #humanrobotinteraction #appliedpsychology
New #video of 'The Robot Notes' Project. Today: "Helping children with Autism Spectrum Disorder"
Video: youtu.be/GBpA9HzCciM
Microsite: therobotnotes.com
Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#robots #SocialRobots #ASD #AutismSpectrumDisorder #robotics
Video: youtu.be/GBpA9HzCciM
Microsite: therobotnotes.com
Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#robots #SocialRobots #ASD #AutismSpectrumDisorder #robotics
The Robot Notes - Helping children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
YouTube video by Ignacio G.R. Gavilán
youtu.be
November 22, 2024 at 11:59 AM
New #video of 'The Robot Notes' Project. Today: "Helping children with Autism Spectrum Disorder"
Video: youtu.be/GBpA9HzCciM
Microsite: therobotnotes.com
Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#robots #SocialRobots #ASD #AutismSpectrumDisorder #robotics
Video: youtu.be/GBpA9HzCciM
Microsite: therobotnotes.com
Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#robots #SocialRobots #ASD #AutismSpectrumDisorder #robotics
On Feb 10, 2026, Neuroethics Canada’s Dr. Julie Robillard joined CBC/Radio-Canada’s Panorama (FR) to discuss the growing role of social technologies in mental health care.
▶️ Full interview: ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premie...
@cbcradiocanada.bsky.social
#socialrobots #neuroethics #scicomm
▶️ Full interview: ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premie...
@cbcradiocanada.bsky.social
#socialrobots #neuroethics #scicomm
Les robots sociaux pour aider la santé mentale | OHdio | Radio-Canada
Écoutez l’extrait de l’émission Panorama : Les robots sociaux pour aider la santé mentale
ici.radio-canada.ca
February 11, 2026 at 6:37 PM
On Feb 10, 2026, Neuroethics Canada’s Dr. Julie Robillard joined CBC/Radio-Canada’s Panorama (FR) to discuss the growing role of social technologies in mental health care.
▶️ Full interview: ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premie...
@cbcradiocanada.bsky.social
#socialrobots #neuroethics #scicomm
▶️ Full interview: ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premie...
@cbcradiocanada.bsky.social
#socialrobots #neuroethics #scicomm
Can swearing make robots more relatable? Turns out yes! A new study from Oregon State found that when robots use light profanity after messing up, people view them as more human and even funny, without losing trust or credibility. 🤖
spectrum.ieee.org/cursing-soci...
#Robotics #SocialRobots
spectrum.ieee.org/cursing-soci...
#Robotics #SocialRobots
Why Robots That Curse May Be More Relatable
In a world where robots are polite to a fault, could cursing robots be the breath of fresh air we need? A study at Oregon State University found that swearing robots can enhance humor and social close...
spectrum.ieee.org
July 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Can swearing make robots more relatable? Turns out yes! A new study from Oregon State found that when robots use light profanity after messing up, people view them as more human and even funny, without losing trust or credibility. 🤖
spectrum.ieee.org/cursing-soci...
#Robotics #SocialRobots
spectrum.ieee.org/cursing-soci...
#Robotics #SocialRobots
“My vision is for social robots to work alongside teachers to support children’s individual and group work.”
Katie Winkle on untangling the impacts of social robots on children, and the evolution of robotic technology. #SocialRobots #EdTech boldscience.org/the-critical...
Katie Winkle on untangling the impacts of social robots on children, and the evolution of robotic technology. #SocialRobots #EdTech boldscience.org/the-critical...
The critical roboticist designing social robots to promote educational equality
Katie Winkle wants robots to benefit all children in the classroom
boldscience.org
December 12, 2024 at 10:22 AM
“My vision is for social robots to work alongside teachers to support children’s individual and group work.”
Katie Winkle on untangling the impacts of social robots on children, and the evolution of robotic technology. #SocialRobots #EdTech boldscience.org/the-critical...
Katie Winkle on untangling the impacts of social robots on children, and the evolution of robotic technology. #SocialRobots #EdTech boldscience.org/the-critical...
The paper" #Emotion #Alignment in Human-Robot Interaction: Effects on Communication Styles and #Persuasion" has been accepted in the IEEE Transactions on #AffectiveComputing (IF 9.8 ) and the early version is now available in IEEE Xplore doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/TAFF...
#HRI #socialrobots
#HRI #socialrobots
August 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The paper" #Emotion #Alignment in Human-Robot Interaction: Effects on Communication Styles and #Persuasion" has been accepted in the IEEE Transactions on #AffectiveComputing (IF 9.8 ) and the early version is now available in IEEE Xplore doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/TAFF...
#HRI #socialrobots
#HRI #socialrobots
Catch Emile Kroeger discuss about social robots in the wild at Talking Robotics #83 tomorrow!
📅 Schedule: Jun 25 | 09:00 EDT | 12:00 EST | 18:00 CEST
💻 Zoom - free registration required: bit.ly/talkingrobot...
📄Details: talking-robotics.github.io/talks/emile_...
#robotics #socialrobots #AI
📅 Schedule: Jun 25 | 09:00 EDT | 12:00 EST | 18:00 CEST
💻 Zoom - free registration required: bit.ly/talkingrobot...
📄Details: talking-robotics.github.io/talks/emile_...
#robotics #socialrobots #AI
June 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Catch Emile Kroeger discuss about social robots in the wild at Talking Robotics #83 tomorrow!
📅 Schedule: Jun 25 | 09:00 EDT | 12:00 EST | 18:00 CEST
💻 Zoom - free registration required: bit.ly/talkingrobot...
📄Details: talking-robotics.github.io/talks/emile_...
#robotics #socialrobots #AI
📅 Schedule: Jun 25 | 09:00 EDT | 12:00 EST | 18:00 CEST
💻 Zoom - free registration required: bit.ly/talkingrobot...
📄Details: talking-robotics.github.io/talks/emile_...
#robotics #socialrobots #AI
#enlosblogs "Japan tests AIREC robot to roll patients, easing elderly care challenges" interestingengineering.com/innovation/j... #CareRobots #SocialRobots
Japan tests AIREC robot to roll patients, easing caregiving challenges
Developed by researchers from Waseda University, the AI-driven robot addresses Japan’s caregiver shortage in the wake of an ageing population.
interestingengineering.com
March 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
#enlosblogs "Japan tests AIREC robot to roll patients, easing elderly care challenges" interestingengineering.com/innovation/j... #CareRobots #SocialRobots
A new open‑source ROS 2 framework lets robots detect human group interactions in real time with a single RGB‑D camera, processing each frame in about four milliseconds. https://getnews.me/real-time-human-interaction-detection-improves-social-robot-navigation/ #socialrobots #ros2 #opensource
October 1, 2025 at 1:06 AM
A new open‑source ROS 2 framework lets robots detect human group interactions in real time with a single RGB‑D camera, processing each frame in about four milliseconds. https://getnews.me/real-time-human-interaction-detection-improves-social-robot-navigation/ #socialrobots #ros2 #opensource