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Social robots are designed to interact with humans in a meaningful manner and play an increasing role within the field of human-computer interaction. They have several potential societal applications, including serving as companions for the elderly and individuals in need, facilitating education, and supporting psychological interventions. As social robots enter more public and private domains, it becomes increasingly more important to investigate the factors that influence their acceptance and trust (or lack thereof) to improve the dynamics of human-computer interaction.
This Collection welcomes original research articles investigating the different roles of social robots, the nature of their interactions with humans, and the psychosocial determinants of their acceptance and trust.