Chad Edwards
Papers
30
Total Citations
1,565
H-Index
16
About
Chad Edwards is a pioneering communication scholar whose research sits at the intersection of human-robot interaction, artificial intelligence, and instructional communication. Best known for his groundbreaking investigations into how people perceive, evaluate, and communicate with social robots and AI systems, Edwards has fundamentally shaped the emerging field of human-machine communication. His highly cited work — including studies on AI instructors in educational contexts (261 citations) and student perceptions of robot teachers (174 citations) — has established critical frameworks for understanding how Social Identity Theory and human-to-human interaction scripts influence our expectations and behaviors toward robotic and AI agents. Edwards has been particularly influential in exploring the classroom as a site for human-robot interaction, arguing that AI and social robots will increasingly reshape the roles of educators. His scholarship on perceived humanness, social presence, and interpersonal impressions of robots reflects a sophisticated theoretical lens drawn from philosophy and communication theory. With multiple papers surpassing 100 citations and a body of work spanning robotic credibility, vocal communication cues, and even stress-relieving robot companions in libraries, Edwards has established himself as one of the most consequential voices in defining how humans will relate to intelligent machines in everyday life.
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