How Do People Respond to Being Touched by a Robot?

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 11:30 in Mathematics & Economics

In an initial study, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology found people generally had a positive response toward being touched by a robotic nurse, but that their perception of the robot's intent made a significant difference.

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