: This paper discusses the motivation behind and applications for low-cost robots, suggesting they are vital for making robotics accessible for education and smaller-scale research.
: An investigation into the "buy robot" pages of manufacturers, highlighting that many claims about educational or emotional benefits lack strong scientific evidence, which complicates consumer decision-making. Market Research and Buying Guides buy robot
Social robotics for children: an investigation of manufacturers’ claims : This paper discusses the motivation behind and
: Analyzes the boom in household robot adoption (vacuums, education bots) driven by rising disposable incomes and smart home trends, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. Consumer Behavior and Psychology Consumer Behavior and Psychology : Forecasts that the
: Forecasts that the global robotics market will reach $111 billion by 2030 , with a massive 138% CAGR for the humanoid robot sector specifically.
These papers provide deep dives into the strategy and ethics of purchasing robots.