Volume 18, Issue 2

𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝟏𝟖, 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝟐 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒)： This thematic issue, titled "Robots and Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare in Japan and South Korea," is guest edited by Giulia De Togni and James Wright (Collaborating Editor: Jia-shin Chen).　𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞：An older woman in her eighties is holding her Hyodol, a doll-shaped robot developed and distributed for older adults who live alone in South Korea. A care worker says that Hyodol was a huge help when the lady had a hard time physically and mentally during the pandemic. More than 10,000 units of Hyodol are currently in use in South Korea, which raises questions on the changing meanings of relationships and care. On the cover, a visual effect of AI sono Cover Design: Awai Photo Credit: Chihyung Jeon *This cover is curated by guest editors Giulia De Togni and James Wright, and authors Chihyung Jeon and Heesun Shin.