Human–Robot Intimate Relationships

Human–Robot Intimate Relationships by Adrian David Cheok, Emma Yann Zhang.

The idea of humans falling in love with artificial beings is not a modern conception. Our relationship with artificial partners has come a long way since Pygmalion and his ivory lover. In recent years, there has been a strong upsurge of interest and discussions in the various aspects of intimate rel...

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Main Authors: Cheok, Adrian David (Author), Zhang, Emma Yann (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
Edition:1st ed. 2019.
Series:Human–Computer Interaction Series,
Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
User interfaces (Computer systems).
Artificial intelligence.
Control engineering.
Robotics.
Mechatronics.
Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:Loaded electronically.
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Table of Contents:
  • An Overview of Love Between Humans and Artificial Partners
  • History of Human-Robot Sex
  • Lovotics - Touch Technologies for Intimate Communication
  • Huggy Pajama: Remote Hug System for Family Communication
  • Emotional Priming of Chat Messages with Ring-Shaped Wearable Device using Color Lighting and Tactile Expressions
  • Confucius Computer Test - A Philosophical Partner for Intergenerational Philosophical Play
  • Robot Prostitutes as Alternatives to Human Sex Workers
  • Emotional Relationships with Robotic Companions
  • Are Robots alive?
  • Why Not Marry a Robot?
  • Robots and Humans: Similar and Different Ways of Thinking
  • The Ethical Treatment of Artificially Conscious Robots.

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