It is not hard to find popular depictions of robots in the future. What comes to my mind is Rosie the robot maid from the animated comic “The Jetsons.” Ever faithful and dependable, she is as much a ...

Professor Okada uses the science of social signals to improve human-AI interaction. His research explores multimodal social signals such as gaze, gestures, and voice tone of AI users to develop ...

Health and medical professionals have come to view social connection as a fundamental human need akin to food and shelter. In ...

Imagine a world where a child is raised exclusively by artificial intelligence. AI “parents” provide unwavering patience, guidance, and unconditional support. AI friends are always available, never ...

Theory of Mind (ToM) is the ability to attribute mental states, such as beliefs, desires, and intentions, to oneself and others. It is a crucial aspect of human social interaction, enabling effective ...

A review paper by scientists at Imperial College London explores groundbreaking techniques that integrate interpersonal interactions within therapy and healthcare, focusing on multiplayer games that ...

There are different perspectives on how many areas of self-care contribute to a happy, healthy life. But in some way, shape, ...

In 2019 a startling article was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers tracked brain changes in nine polar scientists after 14 months isolated at a remote station in Antarctica.