Will the Artificial Intelligence Touch Substitute for the Human Touch?

Nowadays, artificial intelligence is used in many fields to diagnose and treat different diseases. Robots are also useful tools that substitute for human work. Despite robots being used also for touch therapy, can they substitute for the human touch? Human touch has a strong social component, and it...

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Main Authors: Laura Clara Grandi, Stefania Bruni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-07-01
Series:NeuroSci
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4087/5/3/20
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Summary:Nowadays, artificial intelligence is used in many fields to diagnose and treat different diseases. Robots are also useful tools that substitute for human work. Despite robots being used also for touch therapy, can they substitute for the human touch? Human touch has a strong social component, and it is necessary for the correct development of newborns and the treatment of pathological situations. To substitute human touch, it is necessary to integrate robots with artificial intelligence as well as with sensors that mimic human skin. Today, the question remains without answer: Can human touch be substituted with AI in its social and affiliative components?
ISSN:2673-4087