Alban Lemasson
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About
Alban Lemasson is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of ethology, robotics, and cognitive science, with a primary focus on human-robot interaction and ethorobotics. His major contributions lie in understanding how animated objects—from virtual agents to physical robots—influence human behaviour, particularly in children and elderly populations. Through the Robadom project, he investigated how homecare robots can assist the elderly, systematically comparing the effectiveness of computers, virtual agents, and robots in cognitive tasks. His work demonstrates that children are more efficient and motivated when interacting with physical robots versus virtual counterparts, a finding with profound implications for educational technology and assistive robotics. With his most-cited papers garnering 12 and 11 citations respectively, Lemasson’s research provides foundational insights into the design of socially interactive machines. His ethological approach—applying principles of animal behaviour to human-machine interaction—offers a unique lens for evaluating how embodiment and physical presence shape engagement, learning, and cooperation. This work is essential reading for students and researchers developing robots for education, healthcare, and daily assistance.
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