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Study: Social Robots Can Be Used as Role Models to Promote Individual’s Pro-Social Behavior

Monday August 14, 2023

A new study has revealed optimistic prospects for using robots’ behavioral outcomes and social positions to promote pro-social behavior. The findings by Kun Xu, University of Florida College of …

How Human-Like Should Social Robots Be?

Monday February 7, 2022

Social robots today are a $2 billion industry, which is expected to grow to $11 billion by 2026. While some believe that social robots are just human-like versions of voice assistants like Siri and …

Video: Using AI to Improve Communication with Social Robots

Wednesday October 20, 2021

The primary function of “social robots” is to facilitate communication with humans, and is being applied in a variety of industries, including education and physical and mental health. …

Kun Xu Named 2020-2021 UF Global Fellow

Friday December 11, 2020

Kun Xu, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication assistant professor in emerging media, has been named a 2020-2021 UF Global Fellow by the UF International …

First Encounter with Robot Alpha: How Individuals Respond to Social Robot’s Vocal Cues and Gestures

Saturday September 7, 2019

In a day and age where robots and artificial intelligence are a reality, the question of how different humans interact with these machines is key to improving the experience and outcomes. University …

Social Robots

Study: Social Robots Can Be Used as Role Models to Promote Individual’s Pro-Social Behavior

How Human-Like Should Social Robots Be?

Video: Using AI to Improve Communication with Social Robots

Kun Xu Named 2020-2021 UF Global Fellow

First Encounter with Robot Alpha: How Individuals Respond to Social Robot’s Vocal Cues and Gestures

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