Call for Chapters for the
Handbook of Research on Synthetic Emotions and Sociable Robotics: New
Applications in Affective Computing and Artificial Intelligence
Editors: J. Vallverd=FA, Ph.D. & D. Casacuberta, Ph.D.
Introduction:
Emotions are not only a basic part of rational processes, but a
necessary and the most efficient way to establish a good communication
and work atmosphere between humans and machines. Our attitudes towards
machines are similar to those related to human beings, but we need the
machine's feedback. Therefore, first attempts to embed emotions into
machines were focused on to creating machines which could simulate
showing human emotional states. A second wave of research is being
developed today, trying to create true synthetic emotions: that is,
artificial systems with emotional regulatory systems.
There are several ways to integrate emotions into artificial
environments (computers and robotics), which we will cover with this
new book, from robotics to artificial intelligence or ambient
intelligence.
This book covers all the efforts on the project to integrate emotions
into artificial systems, as well as emotion simulations and emotion
synthetic developments. Beyond technical aspects of these researches,
we include the philosophical thoughts of several specialists about the
nature of synthetic emotions. We will also review how synthetic
emotions can and are actually being used in art projects, analyzing
how robots can become part of an intelligent installation, or how
algorithmic systems to produce artwork can benefit from an emotional
implementation in them.
The Handbook of Research on Synthetic Emotions and Sociable Robotics:
New Applications in Affective Computing and Artificial Intelligence
will be most helpful as it provides comprehensive coverage and
definitions of the most im****tant issues, concepts, trends and
technologies in artificial emotions and related topics. This im****tant
new publication will be distributed worldwide among academic and
professional institutions and will be instrumental in providing
researchers, scholars, students and professionals access to the latest
knowledge related to artificial emotions. Contributions to this
im****tant publication will be made by scholars throughout the world
with notable research ****tfolios and expertise.
Coverage:
The Handbook of Research on Synthetic Emotions and Sociable Robotics:
New Applications in Affective Computing and Artificial Intelligence
will provide a compendium of terms, definitions and explanations of
concepts, processes and acronyms. Additionally, this volume will
feature chapters (8,000-10,000 words) authored by leading experts
offering an in-depth description of key terms and concepts related to
different areas, issues and trends in information science and
technologies in modern organizations worldwide.
Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Emotions.
* Affective Computing.
* Sociable Robots.
* Synthetic Emotions.
* AI's Emotions.
* Artificial Emotions.
* Digital arts and emotions.
* Art and AI.
* Emotional interfaces.
Invited Submissions:
Individuals interested in submitting chapters (8,000-10,000 words) on
the above-suggested topics or other related topics in their area of
interest should submit via e-mail a 2-3 page manuscript proposal
clearly explaining the mission and concerns of the proposed chapter by
February 5th , 2008. We strongly encourage other topics that have not
been listed in our suggested list, particularly if the topic is
related to the research area in which you have expertise. Upon
acceptance of your proposal (communication on February 15th , 2008),
you will have until April 28th, 2008, to prepare your chapter of
8,000-10,000 words and 7-10 related terms and their appropriate
definitions. Guidelines for preparing your paper and terms and
definitions will be sent to you upon acceptance of your proposal.
Please forward your e-mail of interest including your name,
affiliation and a list of topics (5-7) on which you are interested in
writing a chapter to Jordi Vallverd=FA or David Casacuberta, editors, at
jordi.vallverdu@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
or david.casacuberta@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
no later than
February 5th , 2008. You will be notified about the status of your
proposed topics by February 15th , 2008. This book is tentatively
scheduled for publi****ng by Information Science Reference (formerly
Idea Group Reference), www.info-sci-ref.com, an imprint of IGI Global
(formerly Idea Group, Inc.) in 2010.
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