2 papers
cs.RO2026
Mapping Embodied Affective Touch Strategies on a Humanoid Robot
Qiaoqiao Ren, Omar Eldardeer, Francesca Cocchella +3
Affective touch in human-robot interaction is shaped not only by emotional intent, but also by robot embodiment, including touch location, physical constraints, and perceived agenc…
cs.RO2025
Next-Gen Museum Guides: Autonomous Navigation and Visitor Interaction with an Agentic Robot
Luca Garello, Francesca Cocchella, Alessandra Sciutti +2
Autonomous robots are increasingly being tested into public spaces to enhance user experiences, particularly in cultural and educational settings. This paper presents the design, i…