social robotics

AI companions offer potential benefits like emotional support and social skill practice, but they also pose significant risks, including worsening…

Mirumi exemplifies Japan's long-standing philosophy of designing robots as emotional companions for mental well-being, rather than as tools for labor,…

A new trend in robotics focuses on creating AI companions designed for emotional connection and presence, rather than for performing…

The integration of robots into daily life raises ethical and societal questions, requiring reevaluation of shared spaces, priorities, and social…