Ron Dotsch

Radboud University Nijmegen, Utrecht University

Papers

Total Citations

139

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About

Ron Dotsch is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction (HRI), focusing on how robots can build and maintain trust through nonverbal communication. His work investigates the critical role of behavioral cues—such as warning signals—in shaping human perceptions of robot reliability and performance. Dotsch’s most cited paper, "Do Robot Performance and Behavioral Style affect Human Trust?" (2014, 114 citations), established foundational insights into how a robot’s actions influence trust dynamics. He further demonstrated that robots can proactively improve collaboration by signaling impending poor performance, allowing humans to take corrective actions—a concept explored in "Warning Signals for Poor Performance Improve Human-Robot Interaction" (2016, 17 citations). His research on "Signaling Robot Trustworthiness" (2013, 8 citations) deepens understanding of how subtle behavioral cues can enhance perceived reliability. Dotsch’s work is pivotal for designing robots that are not only functional but also socially intelligent, paving the way for safer, more effective human-robot teams in real-world applications.