While service robots with male characteristics can be more persuasive when interacting with some women who have a low sense of decision-making power, 'cute' design features -- such as big eyes and ...

Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, service robot technology has been on the rise in the past few years. Robots like Hilton’s “Connie” and Softbank’s “Pepper” are already handling guest experiences in ...

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The software enables Roboworx robot technicians to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of robot repair & maintenance, ensuring robot fleets operate optimally, ultimately enhancing end customer ...

AI² Robotics launches ZhiCube, a modular AI service space with AlphaBot 2 humanoid robot, debuting in Beijing and Shenzhen.

Researchers identify two distinct psychologicl pathways in this context: behavioral contagion and empathy, highlighting the importance of anthromorphism and moral identity. While many studies have ...

You’re gonna love me for this. Say you’re calling customer service because you need help. Maybe your bill is wrong, your service is down or you want a refund. Instead of a person, a cheerful AI voice ...

In 2024, the field of humanoid robotics has reached new heights, with groundbreaking advancements in agility, dexterity, social interaction, and artificial intelligence. These ten remarkable humanoid ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The hospitality industry can leverage the gender characteristics of service robots to influence customers’ decisions, according to new research from a team in the Penn State ...