M. B. DeBevoise

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M. B. DeBevoise is a pioneering scholar whose work bridges the frontiers of robotics, artificial intelligence, and human emotion. His most influential contribution, the 2017 book *Living with Robots* (67 citations), documents a paradigm shift from AI-driven automation to artificial empathy, arguing that socially interactive robots represent a turning point in human evolution. DeBevoise’s research explores how machines that engage with people in emotionally meaningful ways challenge our understanding of human feelings, identity, and social bonds. By probing the nature of empathy, trust, and companionship in human-robot interaction, he has helped define the emerging field of social robotics. His work is widely cited by engineers, ethicists, and cognitive scientists, and has been recognized for its foresight in anticipating the ethical and psychological implications of a future where robots are not just tools, but partners. DeBevoise’s writing is both accessible and profound, making complex ideas about artificial life and emotional intelligence resonate with a broad audience. For students and researchers, his work offers a compelling vision of how technology reshapes what it means to be human.