Alexandra Tanner
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Alexandra Tanner is a rising interdisciplinary scholar whose work sits at the compelling intersection of social robotics, empathy, and emotional AI. Her research interrogates how humans emotionally engage with autonomous machines, probing the ethical and psychological dimensions of human-robot interaction. Tanner’s most-cited paper, “Soziale Roboter, Empathie und Emotionen - Eine Untersuchung aus interdisziplinärer Perspektive” (2021), synthesizes insights from psychology, philosophy, and robotics to explore whether machines can genuinely evoke or simulate empathy—and what that means for society. Though early in her career, with 4 citations on this foundational report, her work is gaining traction as a touchstone for scholars examining the affective bonds forming between people and social robots. Tanner’s contribution lies in framing empathy not as a fixed human trait but as a dynamic, co-constructed phenomenon in human-robot encounters. Her interdisciplinary approach challenges technocentric narratives, urging designers and ethicists to consider emotional authenticity, deception, and user vulnerability. As social robots enter caregiving, education, and domestic life, Tanner’s insights are becoming increasingly vital, positioning her as a thoughtful voice in the emerging discourse on emotionally intelligent technology.
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- 1Soziale Roboter, Empathie und Emotionen - Eine Untersuchung aus interdisziplinärer Perspektive4 citations · 2021