Health, Happiness, and Robots

How new technology and creative practices can enhance well-being

Loneliness

Will a Robot Take Care of You When You're Old?

Elizabeth Broadbent, Ph.D. on August 17, 2018

Preliminary evidence suggests that robots may help us as we age.

Preliminary evidence suggests that robots may help us as we age.

Environment

How Can We Make Conversational Agents More Humanlike?

Elizabeth Broadbent, Ph.D. on January 14, 2018

Do we want robots that cough and whose tummies grumble? Research suggests that we do.

Do we want robots that cough and whose tummies grumble? Research suggests that we do.

Fear

What Would You Rather Tell a Robot Than a Human?

Elizabeth Broadbent, Ph.D. on September 8, 2017

Why might a robot be a better therapist? Research suggests we may prefer to talk to robots about our negative feelings.

Why might a robot be a better therapist? Research suggests we may prefer to talk to robots about our negative feelings.

Dementia

Can Robots Help People With Dementia in the Community?

Elizabeth Broadbent, Ph.D. on July 10, 2017

What can be done to help relieve the symptoms of dementia? Robots are being developed to assist.

What can be done to help relieve the symptoms of dementia? Robots are being developed to assist.