Yuheng Wu
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Yuheng Wu is a rising scholar in human-robot interaction (HRI), whose work probes the psychological dynamics that shape how people relate to social robots. Her research centers on the social and emotional dimensions of HRI, particularly how principles from human–human communication—such as self-disclosure and liking—translate into human–robot contexts. In her most-cited paper, “Does Self-Disclosing to a Robot Induce Liking for the Robot? Testing the Disclosure and Liking Hypotheses in Human–Robot Interaction” (2023, 25 citations), Wu investigates whether intimate self-disclosure to a robot fosters greater liking for that robot, and whether reciprocal disclosure from the robot further enhances this effect. By experimentally testing classic interpersonal theories in HRI, she provides foundational evidence that disclosure-liking dynamics may extend beyond human partners, offering critical insights for designing more engaging and socially fluent robotic systems. This work has already garnered attention for bridging social psychology and robotics, and it positions Wu as a key contributor to understanding how robots can become trusted social companions. Her ongoing research continues to explore the nuanced interplay between vulnerability, trust, and emotional connection in human–robot relationships.
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