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A. Fiolka’s research explores the intersection of human-robot interaction and autonomous systems, with a particular focus on how people perceive and respond to social robots. Their most cited work, “Investigating the Mere Exposure Effect in Relation to Perceived Eeriness and Humaneness of a Social Robot” (2024, 6 citations), empirically demonstrates that repeated exposure to a robot can reduce its perceived eeriness and enhance its perceived humaneness—a key insight for designing more acceptable and relatable robotic companions. This study bridges psychological theory with robotics, offering practical guidance for improving user experience. Earlier work includes “A new partially autonomous camera control system” (2009, 4 citations), which contributes to the development of semi-autonomous visual tracking technologies. Fiolka’s research is notable for applying established psychological phenomena to emerging technologies, helping to shape how robots are perceived in social contexts. Their findings have implications for fields ranging from assistive robotics to entertainment, and their work continues to influence how researchers approach the design of socially engaging machines.
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- 2A new partially autonomous camera control system4 citations · 2009