AI Networking Cookbook: Practical recipes for AI-assisted network automation and development
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Electroencephalography and SAM show convergent validity for valence and appropriate divergence for arousal, though further studies with greater statistical power are needed to confirm the strength of valence convergence.
In light of the problems posed by an aging society and the associated challenges–particularly regarding the care and support of older citizens–questions arise concerning technological solutions. Social robots equipped with appropriate cognitive abilities can provide support in this area by reducing loneliness and socia...
Social robots have been widely explored as tools for autism intervention, yet this literature has focused predominantly on children and has rarely involved autistic adults as active contributors to design. This creates a mismatch between existing systems and the social-cognitive challenges autistic adults actually face...
Social isolation is a critical health concern for older adults—especially in institutional care, where limited social interaction is linked with depression, cognitive decline and poorer physical health. Empathetic human–robot interaction offers a promising avenue to address these emotional and mental health challenges....
Conversational robots are increasingly proposed to provide everyday emotional support for older adults. However, it remains unclear which encouragement strategies are perceived as effective and whether interpersonal strategy preferences transfer to Human–Robot Interaction (HRI). This study compared the perceived effect...
The use of interactive technologies to support commensality is a growing area of research. In this paper, we evaluate the emotional impact of a virtual agent acting as a commensal companion. For this purpose, we developed an agent capable of interacting with individuals during meals, supporting real-time verbal and non...
Abstract Self-conscious emotions, such as embarrassment, guilt, shame and pride, play a central role in managing reputation and interpersonal relationships. They are thought to emerge in the first years of life, with children's developing cognitive capacities and their growing appreciation of social norms and rules. Re...
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