Panos Markopoulos
Papers
24
Total Citations
576
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About
Panos Markopoulos is a prominent researcher at the intersection of social robotics, human-robot interaction (HRI), and persuasive technology, whose work has fundamentally shaped our understanding of how robots can effectively engage and influence human behavior. His early groundbreaking research on social intelligence in robotic home interfaces (2005, 154 citations) established foundational principles for designing socially aware ambient systems, demonstrating how simulated human social behaviors could transform domestic robot interactions. A central thread throughout Markopoulos's career is the psychology of persuasion in social robotics. His influential trilogy of studies on social cues, psychological reactance, and compliance — accumulating over 170 citations combined — reveals the nuanced dynamics between robot social behavior and human resistance or acceptance of persuasive attempts. His 2022 systematic review further consolidated this field's knowledge, providing crucial design guidance for researchers and practitioners alike. Markopoulos has also made notable contributions to educational robotics, exploring how robot roles influence children's musical practice motivation and performance, and extending social facilitation theory into HRI contexts. His work on stress management robots and physical rehabilitation trainers demonstrates a consistent commitment to socially beneficial applications. With over 500 cumulative citations, Markopoulos stands as a defining voice in responsible, psychologically informed social robot design.
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- 4A Systematic Review of Experimental Work on Persuasive Social Robots42 citations · 2022
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- 6Crowd of Oz: A Crowd-Powered Social Robotics System for Stress Management24 citations · 2020
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