This project brings a sociological perspective to the field of roboethics and Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). The focus is on robots defined as physically embodied artificial agents, particularly new t
When individuals receive assistance, the principle of reciprocity is often triggered. In social contexts, whether the actors are humans or AI/robots (hereafter referred to as agents), multiple individ
While social robots offer convenient opportunities for interaction, people may not readily embrace artificial companionship as a substitute for human companionship. This research examines an overlooke
