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Social Robotics

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TL;DR. The study and development of robots that can interact and communicate with humans in a natural, socially intelligent manner.

Technical Definition

The study and development of robots that can interact and communicate with humans in a natural, socially intelligent manner.

How it works

Social robotics focuses on creating robots capable of understanding and responding to human social cues. This involves aspects of human-robot interaction, natural language processing, and affective computing. These robots are designed to assist in social settings, education, or healthcare.

Related Concepts

• Affective computing — Affective computing develops systems that can recognize, interpret, and simulate human emotions.
• Embodied AI — AI systems that exist within a physical body, allowing them to interact with and learn from the real world through physical experience.
• Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) — The field dedicated to understanding, designing, and evaluating interactions between humans and robots.