Corey King

Papers

Total Citations

115

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About

Corey King is a leading voice in human-robot interaction (HRI), with a particular focus on how people perceive and empathize with artificial agents. His most cited work, "Poor Thing! Would You Feel Sorry for a Simulated Robot?" (2015, 115 citations), investigates a fundamental question in robotics: whether people respond differently to simulated versus physical robots. This research is critical for the field, as many studies rely on cost-effective simulations, yet King’s work reveals that users’ emotional and social responses—such as feelings of sympathy—can differ significantly when interacting with a real robot versus a virtual one. By highlighting these discrepancies, King has helped shape more rigorous experimental design in HRI, ensuring that findings from simulated studies are interpreted with appropriate caution. His contributions are essential for researchers and students alike, underscoring that the medium of interaction matters deeply in understanding human-robot relationships. King’s work continues to influence how we design and evaluate robotic interfaces, making him a key figure in bridging the gap between simulation and reality.