Papers
6
Total Citations
80
H-Index
5
About
Ingmar Berger’s research lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction (HRI), socially assistive robotics, and motivational design. His most influential work, “A robot as fitness companion: Towards an interactive action-based motivation model” (50 citations), pioneers an ethnographic approach to model a robot’s interactional conduct based on human-human motivational dynamics. This foundational study explores how robots can serve as fitness companions, addressing a critical gap in long-term user engagement. Berger further investigates how socially assistive robots impact cognitive task performance, demonstrating through case-control studies that interaction strategies—such as voice, appearance, and conduct—shape users’ perceptions of a robot’s competence. His work on long-term feedback mechanisms for robotic-assisted indoor cycling training introduces a feedback model grounded in sport motivation theory, evaluating persuasiveness and user compliance. Notably, Berger has also explored the potential of social robots for long-term space missions, extending his contributions to extreme environments. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 80, his research provides actionable insights for designing robots that motivate, assist, and sustain human performance across healthcare, fitness, and beyond.
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Top Papers
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- 2Effects of Different Robot Interaction Strategies During Cognitive Tasks8 citations · 2012
- 3How Socially Assistive Robots Supporting on Cognitive Tasks Perform7 citations · 2014
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- 6Social Robots for Long-Term Space Missions2 citations · 2012