Nina Feicht

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Nina Feicht is a leading researcher in human-technology interaction, with a focus on companion technologies such as social robots and conversational chatbots. Her work explores the psychological and social factors that shape long-term human relationships with artificial agents, particularly in healthcare contexts where sustained user engagement is critical. Her most-cited paper, “Connect With Me. Exploring Influencing Factors in a Human-Technology Relationship Based on Regular Chatbot Use” (2021, 43 citations), investigates how users form bonds with chatbots over time, identifying key drivers of trust, attachment, and continued use. Feicht’s contributions are pivotal in understanding how companion technologies can support mental and physical health, moving beyond one-off interactions to meaningful, lasting partnerships. Her research informs the design of empathetic, adaptive systems that can take on increasing responsibility for daily care tasks. By bridging psychology and computer science, Feicht provides essential insights for developers and clinicians aiming to integrate AI companions into therapeutic and supportive roles. Her work is widely cited by scholars in human-robot interaction and digital health, marking her as a rising voice in the ethical and effective deployment of relational technologies.