Adrian Acosta-Mitjans

Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada

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Dr. Adrian Acosta-Mitjans investigates the intersection of human-computer interaction and affective computing, with a particular focus on how emotionally expressive embodied agents—including avatars and social robots—shape human decision-making. His most cited work, "Affective Embodied Agents and Their Effect on Decision Making" (2019, 7 citations), presents a controlled experiment demonstrating that an agent’s capacity to enact and recognize affective states significantly alters user perception and interaction dynamics. This research provides foundational insights into designing more persuasive and trustworthy autonomous systems. Beyond this study, Dr. Acosta-Mitjans has contributed to understanding how subtle emotional cues in artificial agents can influence user trust, compliance, and cognitive load. His work bridges robotics, psychology, and interface design, offering practical implications for virtual assistants, educational tools, and therapeutic robots. With a growing citation footprint, his research is increasingly recognized for its relevance to ethical AI design and human-robot collaboration. Dr. Acosta-Mitjans continues to explore how affective embodiment can make technology more intuitive, empathetic, and effective in real-world applications.