International Journal of Social Robotics offers a platform for multidisciplinary research and development in social robotics. Provides an overview of the current state of the social robotics field. Focuses on innovative ideas, new scientific results and discoveries, as well as improvements, and novel applications in the core technologies of social robotics. Encourages diverse fields, from engineering to social sciences, to contribute and share their latest developments. Acts as an international forum for all issues within the editorial focus of social robotics.
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Computer Science (miscellaneous)Q1
Control and Systems EngineeringQ1
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ1
Human-Computer InteractionQ1
PhilosophyQ1
Social PsychologyQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Robotics
Scopus Categories
Computer Science (miscellaneous)PhilosophySocial PsychologyHuman-Computer InteractionElectrical and Electronic EngineeringControl and Systems Engineering
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Social Robot Interaction and HRIAI in Service InteractionsEthics and Social Impacts of AIRobotics and Automated SystemsRobot Manipulation and LearningPsychology of Moral and Emotional JudgmentAction Observation and SynchronizationHuman-Automation Interaction and SafetyReinforcement Learning in RoboticsFace Recognition and Perception