Social and Cultural Studies of Robots and AI

This book is about social robots and their disruptive potential with respect to social environments and cultural institutions. It seeks to develop an in-depth understanding and ethical analysis of how our cultural tenets are affected by the introduction of socially competent robotic technologies and how we can ensure that this will foster human well-being.Researchers around the world and from a variety of disciplines are exploring the many facets of this novel type of technology. This volume is comprised of state-of-the-art research contributions from leading experts within the field, providing a comprehensive exploration and elaboration of topics crucial to social robotics and cultural sustainability. The result is a unique book that brings together a variety of disciplines, including well-established experts within the field, as well as promising newcomers, highlighting the dynamics that are at play when social robots meet our various cultural institutions.