Abstract
The introduction of social robots in our homes has become a reality. Numerous companies are currently developing robots that are accessible to everyone in order to help people to live easier and safer lives. At the same time, robotic therapies for the rehabilitation of social deficits have recently emerged in the field of autism disorder and dementia (Scassellati et al., 2012). Technological advances have enabled robots to fulfill a variety of human-like functions, as well as to support improvements in social skills in clinical populations.