topicLion Mane Brain Health Guide
claimAcross the evidence base, the review found a consistent suggestive pattern that warm (e.g., near skin temperature), soft, naturalistic touch tends to support more positive affective HRI outcomes than cold, rigid, "mechanical" touch.
evidence level4
citationHowcroft A (2026)
sourceSpeech-touch integration for affective human-robot interaction: a scoping review.
topicLion Mane Brain Health Guide
claimThe evidence base was also largely dominated by short, lab-based studies using existing, typically rigid robotic platforms not purpose-built for affective speech-touch interaction.
evidence level4
citationHowcroft A (2026)
sourceSpeech-touch integration for affective human-robot interaction: a scoping review.
topicLion Mane Brain Health Guide
claimConclusion Speech-touch integration in social HRI is a small but promising area, particularly for healthcare and emotional-support applications (e.g., supporting children in hospital).
evidence level4
citationHowcroft A (2026)
sourceSpeech-touch integration for affective human-robot interaction: a scoping review.
topicLion Mane Brain Health Guide
claimBackground Artificial intelligence is increasingly capable of expressing empathy through language, yet the integration of physical touch-an important cue for social connection-remains fragmented.
evidence level4
citationHowcroft A (2026)
sourceSpeech-touch integration for affective human-robot interaction: a scoping review.
topicLion Mane Brain Health Guide
claimThe abundance of Dubosiella, Bacteroides , and Parasutterella were significantly increased.
evidence level4
citationFei Y (2025)
sourceAmeliorating potential of <i>Auricularia auricula-judae</i> polysaccharides in mitigating hypercaloric diet-induced behavioral disorders through gut microbiota regulation.
topicLion Mane Brain Health Guide
claimAs a major nutraceutical component of a traditional edible fungus Auricularia auricula-judae, Auricularia auricula-judae polysaccharide (AAP) has been well-documented due to its outstanding hypolipidemic and hypoglycemic bioactivities.
evidence level4
citationFei Y (2025)
sourceAmeliorating potential of <i>Auricularia auricula-judae</i> polysaccharides in mitigating hypercaloric diet-induced behavioral disorders through gut microbiota regulation.
topicLion Mane Brain Health Guide
claimThis study investigated the effects of AAP on hypercaloric diet-induced cognitive dysfunction in mice and the underlying mechanisms.
evidence level4
citationFei Y (2025)
sourceAmeliorating potential of <i>Auricularia auricula-judae</i> polysaccharides in mitigating hypercaloric diet-induced behavioral disorders through gut microbiota regulation.