Emerging Research in Computational Creativity and Creative Robotics

Dear Colleagues,

In the current polycrisis, volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world, traditional tools that could once be used to successfully address isolated needs are no longer sufficient. There is a growing demand for creative solutions that can deliver multidimensional value while addressing interconnected and evolving challenges. Within this context, Computational Creativity and Creative Robotics are emerging as vital interdisciplinary research fields that aim to push the boundaries of machine intelligence and human–machine collaboration. These fields bring together insights from information processing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Human–Machine Interaction (HMI), Affective Computing, Cognitive science, Philosophy and Aesthetics, Neuroscience, Design, Art, Cybersecurity, and Ethics to develop novel approaches that simulate, augment, and interact with creative processes. Increasingly, systems are being designed to generate art, music, stories, designs, and even behaviours, as well as to work collaboratively with humans in various creative and expressive domains. At the same time, the integration of embodied agents such as robots capable of sensing, interpreting, and physically engaging with their environment is ushering in new opportunities for creativity in physical space.

This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research and practical developments that explore the theoretical, technical, and applied dimensions of computational creativity and creative robotics. We invite contributions that investigate or demonstrate how artificial and robotic systems can model, support, engage in, or enhance creativity. Submissions may include original research, theoretical analysis, system architectures, case studies, and application-based innovations.

Prospective authors are cordially invited to submit their original manuscripts on topics including, but not limited to, the following:

• Creative algorithms and generative models;
• Embodied creative agents and robotic systems;
• Co-Creative Human–AI/Robotic frameworks;
• Information architectures for creativity;
• Knowledge representation and reasoning in creative systems;
• Evaluation metrics for artificial creativity;
• Cognitive modelling of creative behaviour;
• Human–robot creative interaction and affective engagement;
• Cybersecure and human-centred Creative Robotics Agents/Computational Systems;
• Computational creativity and creative robotics applications in design, digital art, education, entertainment, and manufacturing.

Dr. Sanaz Nikghadam-Hojjati
Prof. Dr. José Barata
Dr. Eda Marchetti
Guest Editors

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