Ali Salem Alsaari
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2
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8
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About
Ali Salem Alsaari’s research lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction and social psychology, with a focused interest in how people perceive and emotionally respond to social robots. His work critically examines anthropomorphism—the tendency to attribute human-like traits to machines—and its relationship with negative attitudes, sociability, animacy, agency, and disturbance. Through pilot studies published in 2021 and 2022, Alsaari has contributed foundational insights into the psychological barriers that may hinder the acceptance of social robots, particularly by exploring how factors like perceived disturbance and lack of agency shape user resistance. While his citation counts are still growing (6 and 2 citations respectively), these early studies represent important steps in understanding the nuanced, often ambivalent human responses to increasingly lifelike machines. His work is particularly relevant for designers and engineers seeking to create robots that are not only functional but also socially palatable. Alsaari’s research helps bridge the gap between technical capability and human comfort, making him a promising voice in the evolving dialogue on ethical and user-centered robotics.
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