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Human-Robot Interaction

Human-Robot Interaction

Human-Robot Interaction

An Introduction
Christoph Bartneck, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
Tony Belpaeme, University of Plymouth
Friederike Eyssel, Universität Bielefeld, Germany
Takayuki Kanda, Kyoto University
Merel Keijsers, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
Selma Šabanović, Indiana University
May 2020
Paperback
9781108735407
$66.99
USD
Paperback
eBook

    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), written by leading researchers in this developing field, is the first to provide a broad overview of the multidisciplinary topics central to modern HRI research. Students and researchers from robotics, artificial intelligence, psychology, sociology, and design will find it a concise and accessible guide to the current state of the field. Written for students from diverse backgrounds, it presents relevant background concepts, describing how robots work, how to design them, and how to evaluate their performance. Self-contained chapters discuss a wide range of topics, including the different communication modalities such as speech and language, non-verbal communication and the processing of emotions, as well as ethical issues around the application of robots today and in the context of our future society.

    • Minimal prerequisites and modular presentation enable courses to be tailored to fit students with different backgrounds
    • Discussion questions and relevant literature at the end of each chapter contribute to deeper conversations in and outside the classroom
    • Over ninety color illustrations showcase the history and most recent developments in human-robot interaction

    Awards

    Choice Outstanding Academic Title, 2021, Choice Reviews

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    Reviews & endorsements

    'What is human-robot interaction? This book gives questions that encourages us to think about fundamental issues on relationship between humans and robots. It will guide you to the exciting future living with robots. Worthwhile reading.' Hiroshi Ishiguro, Osaka University, Japan

    'This book covers the essential ground of the interdisciplinary field of human-robot interaction. I highly recommend it for students and researchers who want to understand the lay of the land, and to anyone interested in how these robots work, and our future lives with them. A much needed and appreciated contribution.' Peter H. Kahn, Jr, University of Washington

    'An excellent primer that covers all the bases, ranging from robotics to ethics, in a thorough, yet concise, fashion. Whether you're a budding researcher looking to learn background and methods, or a seasoned academic looking to branch out or brush up a specific area, this book offers foundational work, current perspectives, and a wealth of examples. For the tech enthusiast, this is an accessible, research-grounded primer on the reality of robots today, and how they may work with people. I'll be recommending this book to colleagues, using it in my teaching, and providing copies to my grad students!' James Young, University of Manitoba, Canada

    '… this book serves as an excellent introduction for interested undergraduates and graduate students.' Alan Richard Wagner, Prometheus

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    Product details

    May 2020
    Paperback
    9781108735407
    280 pages
    247 × 179 × 12 mm
    0.55kg
    Temporarily unavailable - available from TBC

    Table of Contents

    • 1. Preface
    • 2. What is human-robot interaction?
    • 3. How a robot works
    • 4. Design
    • 5. Spatial interaction
    • 6. Nonverbal interaction
    • 7. Verbal interaction
    • 8. Emotion
    • 9. Robots in the media
    • 10. Research methods
    • 11. Applications
    • 12. Ethical aspects
    • 13. The future.
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      Authors
    • Christoph Bartneck , University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

      Christoph Bartneck is Associate Professor and director of postgraduate studies at the HIT Lab NZ of the University of Canterbury. He has worked for several international organizations including the Technology Centre of Hannover, LEGO, Philips Research and ATR.

    • Tony Belpaeme , Ghent University

      Tony Belpaeme is Professor at Ghent University and the University of Plymouth. He works on science and technology behind social robots, and worked on robots to support children in hospitals and robots that can act as therapists and tutors for young children.

    • Friederike Eyssel , Universität Bielefeld, Germany

      Friederike Eyssel is Professor of Applied Social Psychology and Gender Research at Universität Bielefeld, Germany. She works on research topics ranging from social robotics, social agents, and ambient intelligence to attitude change, prejudice reduction, and sexual objectification of women.

    • Takayuki Kanda , Kyoto University

      Takayuki Kanda is Professor in Informatics at Kyoto University, Japan and a Visiting Group Leader at ATR Intelligent Robotics and Communication Laboratories. He is one of the founding members of the Communication Robots project at ATR and developed the Robovie communication robot.

    • Merel Keijsers , University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

      Merel Keijsers is a Ph.D. student at the HIT Lab NZ, University of Canterbury. She has a research masters in Statistics, and in Social and Health Psychology from the University of Utrecht. She studies what conscious and subconscious psychological processes drive people to abuse and bully robots.

    • Selma Å abanović , Indiana University

      Selma Šabanović is Associate Professor of Informatics and Cognitive Science at Indiana University, Bloomington. She studies the design, use, and consequences of socially interactive and assistive robots in various social and cultural contexts, including the home, public spaces, and healthcare and educational institutions.