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Journal Title
Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies
Year (definitive publication)
2019
Language
English
Country
United States of America
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Abstract
The aim of this review was to examine the pros and cons of humanizing social robots following a psychological perspective. As such, we had six goals. First, we defined what social robots are. Second, we clarified the meaning of humanizing social robots. Third, we presented the theoretical backgrounds for promoting humanization. Fourth, we conducted a review of empirical results of the positive effects and the negative effects of humanization on human–robot interaction (HRI). Fifth, we presented some of the political and ethical problems raised by the humanization of social
robots. Lastly, we discussed the overall effects of the humanization of robots in HRI and suggested new avenues of research and development.
Acknowledgements
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Keywords
Belief in human nature uniqueness,Humanization,Social agents,Social robot,Threat distinction hypothesis,Uncanny valley
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Computer and Information Sciences - Natural Sciences
- Psychology - Social Sciences
Funding Records
| Funding Reference | Funding Entity |
|---|---|
| UID/PSI/03125/2013 | Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia |
| PTDC/EEI-SII/7174/2014 | Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia |
| SFRH/BD/110223/2015 | Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia |
| CIP-PSI/ 04345/2013 | Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia |
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