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Human-Robot Interaction

Human-Robot Interaction

Written by: Christoph Bartneck
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 This is the human-robot interactin podcast series in which we explore the relationship between humans and robots.Christoph Bartneck Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Case For Rude Robots

    The Case For Rude Robots
    Oct 28 2025
    There’s been discussion on whether people should say please and thank you to their Alexa or Claude, but should Alexa, Claude, and their robot relatives always maintain their level of civility when responding back to us? What is the point of (im)politeness in robotics? Linguist Derek Bousfield (expert on human politeness), computer scientist Blake Jackson … Continue reading "The Case For Rude Robots "
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    44 mins
  • Thesis for sale

    Thesis for sale
    Dec 1 2024
    What do you do if somebody else publishes your thesis as a book? This is what happened to Andrew Vonasch. Together, we investigated this new type of scam. We discovered a flood of stolen theses and the thieves’ method to publish them on Amazon and through other resellers. I interviewed Richard Elliott and sought legal … Continue reading "Thesis for sale"
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    41 mins
  • Where Are The Robots We Were Promised?

    Where Are The Robots We Were Promised?
    Nov 18 2024
    This episode is a live recording of the Raising the Bar event that took place on 10 September 2024 in Christchurch, New Zealand. I explore the long-standing promise of robots that would handle household tasks and serve as teachers, caregivers, and companions. Despite advancements in social robots, they remain absent from our daily lives. Figures … Continue reading "Where Are The Robots We Were Promised?"
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    41 mins
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