Robots and Social Sustainability

Sustainability is no longer a matter of choice but is invariably linked to the survival of the entire ecosystem of our planet Earth. As robotics technology is growing at an exponential rate, it is crucial to examine its implications for sustainability. Our focus is on social sustainability, specifically analyzing the role of robotics technology in this domain by identifying six distinct ways robots influence social sustainability. Keywords: Companion robots, education, mediator robots, mental health, nudge theory, social inclusion, sustainability, social robots.