This volume presents cutting-edge research from the 16th International Conference on Social Robotics, ICSR + BioMed 2024. The conference focused on interdisciplinary innovations at the intersection of Bio-inspired, Biomedical, and Surgical Robotics, highlighting advancements in the field of social robotics. The 28 carefully selected papers offer insights into the latest developments and applications, reflecting a broad spectrum of research presented by leading experts. This collection serves as a comprehensive record of the state-of-the-art in social robotics and its related fields.

This collection represents the refereed proceedings of a specialized international conference, indicating a focus on current academic and research-level discourse. The selection of 28 papers from over 100 submissions suggests a rigorous review process, characteristic of scholarly publications. The emphasis on interdisciplinary innovations in Bio-inspired, Biomedical, and Surgical Robotics points to a technical and forward-looking audience. This volume is likely to be of significant interest to researchers, engineers, and academics working within these specific fields of robotics and biomedical engineering.