When soft music is playing in the background, a brief exchange with a robot can evoke unexpected feelings of intimacy. Researchers were surprised to discover how much of a role the background music ...

In our current moment, with self-driving cars and ever-present AI, robots are becoming rapidly sophisticated. They are also getting more human, and this musical asks not if they will take over the ...

Loneliness has a critical impact on the mental health of citizens, particularly among the elderly. Robots capable of perceiving and responding to human emotions can serve as heart-warming companions ...