Human-Robot Interaction (Cognitive Robotics)

By: Tony Belpaeme

Human-Robot Interaction by Tony Belpaeme is a groundbreaking guide to how people and robots connect, communicate, and collaborate. Moving beyond buttons and screens, it shows how robots are designed to interact in ways that feel natural and human, using speech, gesture, and social cues.

This book is the book 19 of the series 'Cognitive Robotics' .

The book explains why humans instinctively respond to robots as if they were social beings, drawing on insights from psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science. Concepts such as anthropomorphism, facial design, cuteness, and the uncanny valley are unpacked to reveal why some robots inspire trust and empathy while others create discomfort.

From controlling fleets of drones in critical missions to developing social robots that comfort, teach, and assist, Human-Robot Interaction highlights real-world applications and the science that makes them possible. Case studies bring the research to life, showing how theory translates into robots that learn, adapt, and build relationships with people.

Engaging and accessible, this book is essential for anyone interested in robotics, artificial intelligence, design, psychology, or the future of technology in our everyday lives. Whether you are a researcher, engineer, student, or simply curious about how humans and robots will live and work together, Human-Robot Interaction offers the knowledge and inspiration to understand one of the most exciting frontiers of science and technology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FRXDZ7W9
• ISBN13: 9798265573704
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 25 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.1" x 7.0"