SYDE Research Seminar - User-centred Emotionally Intelligent Social Robots For Health and Training
Seminar by Moojan Ghafurian, Ph.D.
Presenter
Moojan Ghafurian, Ph.D.
Abstract
Emotionally intelligent social robots have the potential to support wellbeing, communication, and care across a range of settings. In this talk, I will present our ongoing research on developing social robots capable of generating and responding to human emotions, highlighting key technical challenges in their design and development. I will also discuss examples of the applications of social robots that are being developed in the EITA lab, with a focus on supporting children, caregivers, and older adults, and a particular emphasis on the importance of co-design approaches that actively involve end users in design and development. Finally, I will present findings from a recent study to discuss some barriers to the adoption of AI and social robots, including concerns related to trust, privacy, and general acceptance.