Social Robots Unboxed – What Do We Want from the Robots?

Abstract

With social robots increasingly present in homes, hospitals, schools, and public spaces, there remains a crucial gap between current technical capabilities and user expectations. This half-day work-shop, ”Social Robots Unboxed,” aims to assemble leading researchers, industry experts, and end-users to explore state-of-the-art social robot products, debate their applications, and chart a human-centric roadmap for future development. Key outcomes will include a consolidated ”Wish List” of desired features and collaborative networks for advancing social robotics research and deployment.