The role of robots in society keeps expanding and diversifying, bringing with it a host of issues surrounding the relationship between robots and humans. This introduction to human-robot interaction (HRI) by leading researchers in this developing field is the first to provide a broad overview of the multidisciplinary topics central to modern HRI research. Written for students and researchers from robotics, artificial intelligence, psychology, sociology, and design, it presents the basics of how robots work, how to design them, and how to evaluate their performance. Self-contained chapters discuss a wide range of topics, including speech and language, nonverbal communication, and processing emotions, plus an array of applications and the ethical issues surrounding them. This revised and expanded second edition includes a new chapter on how people perceive robots, coverage of recent developments in robotic hardware, software, and artificial intelligence, and exercises for readers to test their knowledge.

This broad overview for graduate students covers the range of topics needed to understand the area, from robotics to sociology.
Reviews
'In the future, as AI and robotic technology further advance and become more prevalent in society, the relationship between humans and robots will deepen. This book is the first one you should read to understand the evolving relationship between humans and robots.' Hiroshi Ishiguro, Osaka University, Japan



Book Information
ISBN 9781009424233
Author Christoph Bartneck
Format Paperback
Page Count 324
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 680g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 17mm