Intelligent Social Robotic Systems
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Sensors and Robotics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 October 2024 | Viewed by 4732
Special Issue Editors
Interests: social robots; ergonomics in design; wearable products; design
Interests: human-centered product and service design; human–computer interaction; psychophysical modelling; data visualization
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Intelligent robots are widely used in industries; however, with development of ubiquitous mobile technologies, virtual presence and communication networks, and enhanced AI systems, there has been a shift in the trend and development of intelligent robots, one of them being the development of social robots. Social robots are not only found in the realms of science fiction, but also reality. Although we tend to envision social robots to be similar to us, with a head and human-like features, with the development of technology, information systems, AI systems, smart cities, and smart homes, social robots can take different forms and shapes. In addition, the way we interact with robots in general is evolving, as there is progressively more acceptance of robots in people lives. Social robots enable interactions between humans, other robots, and smart systems. Recently, due to COVID-19, there has been an increased use of social robots to greet and provide customer services. Furthermore, with the aging population, it is anticipated that social robots will be widely used in health care and service sectors for active aging.
The development of intelligent and smart social robots is faced with many challenges in terms of the design; interaction with humans; data collection; instrumentation and sensing technologies; AI technologies; and communication with other smart systems and social robots. Social robot challenges are evolving as the users adapt to the availability of smart systems. This Special Issue focuses mainly on intelligent robots with an emphasis on social robots; however, it is not limited to purely that topic. Any research in terms of instrumentation, sensing, visualization, design, interaction, data analysis, modelling, and applications of robots in business, public, or private settings will be considered. Well written research papers on design concepts, the future of social robots, surveys, and the literature will also be considered.
Dr. Ameersing Luximon
Prof. Dr. Ravindra S. Goonetilleke
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- social robots: past, present, and future
- theoretical aspects of robotic systems, including sensing and instrumentation
- robotics systems and technology
- wearables technology and systems for social robots
- AI technologies in intelligent robotic systems
- human–robot interaction
- design of intelligent social robotic systems
- intelligent robotic systems in everyday life
- instrumentation and sensors for intelligent robotic systems
- smart homes with social systems
- smart cities and social robots
- social robots in health care
