[Comp-neuro] NEW Call for Chapters: Handbook of Research on Synthetic Emotions and Sociable Robotics: New Applications in Affective Computing and Artificial Intelligence

[Jordi Vallverdú]

Call for Chapter Proposals

Handbook of Research on Synthetic Emotions and Sociable Robotics:

New Applications in Affective Computing and Artificial Intelligence

Editors: J. Vallverdú, Ph.D. & D. Casacuberta, Ph.D.

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Proposal Submission Deadline:  March 15, 2008

 

*Introduction:*

Emotions are not only a basic part of rational processes, but are also a 
necessary and efficient way to establish a good communication and work 
atmosphere between humans and machines. Our attitudes towards machines 
are similar to our attitudes toward human beings, but, unlike humans, 
machines do not automatically give us emotional feedback. Therefore, the 
first attempts to embed emotions into machines were focused on creating 
machines which could simulate human emotional states. Today, a second 
wave of research is being developed as researchers try to create true 
synthetic emotions: artificial systems with emotional regulatory systems.

 

In this book, we aim to cover several different ways to integrate 
emotions into artificial environments (computers and robotics), from 
robotics to artificial intelligence or ambient intelligence.  This book 
will cover the efforts of the project to integrate emotions into 
artificial systems, as well as emotion simulations and synthetic emotion 
developments. Beyond the technical aspects of this research, we will 
include the philosophical thoughts of several specialists about the 
nature of synthetic emotions. We will also review how synthetic emotions 
can and are being used in art projects, will analyze how robots can 
become part of an intelligent installation, and will explore how 
algorithmic systems to produce artwork can benefit from an emotional 
implementation.

 

*Coverage:*

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 important issues, concepts, trends and 
technologies in artificial emotions and related topics. This important 
new publication will be distributed worldwide among academic and 
professional institutions and will be instrumental in providing 
researchers, scholars, students and professionals related to the fields 
of AI, robotics, cognitive sciences, computer science, philosophy of 
computing, and electronic art access to the latest knowledge related to 
artificial emotions. Contributions to this important publication will be 
made by scholars throughout the world with notable research portfolios 
and expertise on AI, cognition, computer sciences, robotics or 
philosophy of science and computing.

 

*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 March 15, 
2008. We strongly encourage other topics that have not been listed in 
our suggestions above, particularly if the topic is related to the 
research area in which you have expertise. Upon acceptance of your 
proposal (communication on March 20,  2008), you will have until May 20, 
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.  All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a 
double-blind review basis.

 

This book is tentatively scheduled for publishing by IGI Global 
(formerly Idea Group Inc.), www.igi-global.com 
<http://www.igi-global.com/>, publisher of the IGI Publishing (formerly 
Idea Group Publishing), Information Science Publishing, IRM Press, 
CyberTech Publishing,  Information Science Reference (formerly Idea 
Group Reference), and Medical Information Science Reference imprints as 
part of the Information Science Reference imprint, 
http://www.idea-group-ref.com/ in 2010.

 

Please forward your proposal including your name and affiliation to the 
editors:

 

 Jordi Vallverdú

jordi.vallverdu at uab.cat <mailto:jordi.vallverdu at uab.cat>

 

David Casacuberta 

david.casacuberta at uab.cat <mailto:david.casacuberta at uab.cat>

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