The world of robotics is evolving, and social robots are entering our lives in various settings, from therapy and education to our homes as domestic companions. While these robots offer incredible opportunities, they also pose serious risks such as user manipulation, deception, and breaches of privacy.

At VALAWAI we aim to make social robots value-aware. Our cutting-edge investigation center in that these robots not only behave within moral bounds but can also explain their actions or decisions. This makes social robots more trustworthy, adapting to the beliefs, desires, and intentions of their human users and societal norms.