Call for Chapters for the   
      
   Handbook of Research on Synthetic Emotions and Sociable Robotics: New   
   Applications in Affective Computing and Artificial Intelligence   
      
   Editors: J. Vallverdu, Ph.D. & D. Casacuberta, Ph.D.   
      
      
   Introduction:   
   Emotions are not only a basic part of rational processes, but a   
   necessary and the most efficient way to establish a good communication   
   and work atmosphere between humans and machines. Our attitudes towards   
   machines are similar to those related to human beings, but we need the   
   machine's feedback. Therefore, first attempts to embed emotions into   
   machines were focused on to creating machines which could simulate   
   showing human emotional states. A second wave of research is being   
   developed today, trying to create true synthetic emotions: that is,   
   artificial systems with emotional regulatory systems.   
   There are several ways to integrate emotions into artificial   
   environments (computers and robotics), which we will cover with this   
   new book, from robotics to artificial intelligence or ambient   
   intelligence.   
   This book covers all the efforts on the project to integrate emotions   
   into artificial systems, as well as emotion simulations and emotion   
   synthetic developments. Beyond technical aspects of these researches,   
   we include the philosophical thoughts of several specialists about the   
   nature of synthetic emotions. We will also review how synthetic   
   emotions can and are actually being used in art projects, analyzing   
   how robots can become part of an intelligent installation, or how   
   algorithmic systems to produce artwork can benefit from an emotional   
   implementation in them.   
   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 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.   
      
   Coverage:   
    The Handbook of Research on Synthetic Emotions and Sociable Robotics:   
   New Applications in Affective Computing and Artificial Intelligence   
   will provide a compendium of terms, definitions and explanations of   
   concepts, processes and acronyms.  Additionally, this volume will   
   feature chapters (8,000-10,000 words) authored by leading experts   
   offering an in-depth description of key terms and concepts related to   
   different  areas, issues and trends in information science and   
   technologies in modern organizations worldwide.   
      
   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   
   February 5th , 2008. We strongly encourage other topics that have not   
   been listed in our suggested list, particularly if the topic is   
   related to the research area in which you have expertise.  Upon   
   acceptance of your proposal (communication on February 15th , 2008),   
   you will have until April 28th, 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.   
      
   Please forward your e-mail of interest including your name,   
   affiliation and a list of topics (5-7) on which you are interested in   
   writing a chapter to Jordi Vallverdu or David Casacuberta, editors, at   
   jordi.vallverdu@uab.cat or david.casacuberta@uab.cat  no later than   
   February 5th , 2008.   You will be notified about the status of your   
   proposed topics by February 15th , 2008.  This book is tentatively   
   scheduled for publishing by Information Science Reference (formerly   
   Idea Group Reference), www.info-sci-ref.com, an imprint of IGI Global   
   (formerly Idea Group, Inc.) in 2010.   
      
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