Advanced Human-Robot Interaction

Dear Colleagues,

We are inviting submissions to a Special Issue on “Advanced Human–Robot Interaction”.

Human–robot interaction (HRI) is rapidly becoming a significant research field and one of the central issues in the development of smart homes.

Robots and robotic devices enable the human population to perform numerous tasks improving speed and safety. Beyond typical routine tasks, robots are gradually becoming an integral part of daily human activities and expanding in different, previously unexplored domains. As such, human–robot social interaction, virtual/augmented reality interaction with robots, autonomous vehicles, medical robots, drones, and drone swarms are some of the few advances attracting primary interest from the research community. Techniques to improve human–robot interaction, machine learning for robot activities, simulations, and user experience could further unlock the full potential of robots and support their subtle integration into current and future societies.

In this Special Issue, we invite submissions exploring cutting-edge research and recent advances in HRI and the contribution of emerging technologies. Both theoretical and experimental studies are welcome, as well as comprehensive reviews and survey papers. The following keywords offer but an indication of the topics invited and are by no means limiting.

Prof. Dr. Vassilis Charissis
Prof. Dr. Dimitris Drikakis
Guest Editors

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