Overview
- A comprehensive collection and overview of the latest developments in intimate relationships between humans and artificial partners
- Original and novel insights and predictions from leading experts of love and sex with robots
- In-depth discussions from various perspectives including computer science, engineering, philosophy, psychology, ethics, and sociology
- A great resource for researchers and computer scientists in HRI and HCI
- An educational read and a glimpse of the future for the general public
Part of the book series: Human–Computer Interaction Series (HCIS)
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Table of contents (12 chapters)
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Front Matter
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About this book
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 relationships between humans and artificial partners. This interest is evidenced by the increase in media coverage, TV documentaries and films on this topic, as well as the active research efforts within the academic community.
This book provides a comprehensive collection and overview of the latest development in the field of intimate relationships between humans and artificial partners, in particular robots and virtual agents. It includes relevant research work undertaken by the authors, the latest advancements in technology and commercial products, and future predictions and insights from leading experts in the area. This book contains an in-depth discussion of the engineering, philosophical, psychological, ethical, and sociological implications of relationships with artificial companions. It also gives a glimpse of some future directions of artificial intelligence, human-computer love and sexual interaction, robotics engineering etc. It is a great resource for researchers and professionals working in these areas. The narrative style of the book also makes it an enjoyable and educational read for everyone.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Human–Robot Intimate Relationships
Authors: Adrian David Cheok, Emma Yann Zhang
Series Title: Human–Computer Interaction Series
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94730-3
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Computer Science, Computer Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-94729-7Published: 21 February 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-94730-3Published: 12 February 2019
Series ISSN: 1571-5035
Series E-ISSN: 2524-4477
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXVII, 228
Number of Illustrations: 18 b/w illustrations, 58 illustrations in colour
Topics: User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Control, Robotics, Mechatronics