Robots in Religious Practices: A Review

A growing number of robots perform religious practices. Consequently, a lot of research is already done on robots and religion. What has been missing from the current research landscape is a complete overview of current religious robots. The goal of this contribution is to provide such an overview t...

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Authors: Simmerlein, Jonas (Author) ; Tretter, Max (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2024
In: Theology and science
Year: 2024, Volume: 22, Issue: 2, Pages: 255–273
RelBib Classification:AE Psychology of religion
AG Religious life; material religion
AH Religious education
RC Liturgy
RE Homiletics
RG Pastoral care
Further subjects:B Practical Theology
B Homiletics
B Religious Education
B Spiritual care
B Artificial Intelligence
B Robotics
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Summary:A growing number of robots perform religious practices. Consequently, a lot of research is already done on robots and religion. What has been missing from the current research landscape is a complete overview of current religious robots. The goal of this contribution is to provide such an overview through a review of the current literature. We searched several databases to identify 18 different religious robots deployed in various religious contexts. After presenting those, we briefly address issues related to robots in different religions, the embodiment and reception of these robots, and when a robot can be considered “religious.”
ISSN:1474-6719
Contains:Enthalten in: Theology and science
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/14746700.2024.2351639