Emma Cox
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Dr. Emma Cox is a pioneering researcher in ethorobotics and human-animal-robot interaction, whose work illuminates the nuanced dynamics of social bonding across species and machines. Her most cited study, "Social bonding between humans, animals, and robots: Dogs outperform AIBOs, their robotic replicas, as social companions" (2025, 8 citations), provides groundbreaking evidence that living animals—specifically dogs—foster deeper, more authentic social connections than their robotic counterparts, even when the robots are designed to mimic them. This research challenges assumptions in human-robot interaction (HRI) and underscores the irreplaceable role of biological presence in companionship. By bridging ethology and robotics, Cox has advanced our understanding of what makes a relationship truly social, with implications for designing more effective therapeutic and assistive technologies. Her work is foundational for students and researchers exploring the ethical and emotional dimensions of our increasingly robotic world, offering a critical perspective on the limits of artificial companionship.
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