Andrew Gambino
Papers
6
Total Citations
973
H-Index
6
About
Andrew Gambino is a leading scholar in human-machine communication (HMC), human-robot interaction (HRI), and human-computer interaction (HCI). His most influential work, "Building a Stronger CASA" (525 citations), fundamentally revises the Computers Are Social Actors paradigm, arguing that people’s social responses to technology have evolved and require an updated theoretical framework. Gambino’s research on relationship development with humanoid social robots (209 citations) applies interpersonal communication theories to explain how humans form bonds with social robots, challenging assumptions that robots must perfectly mimic humans. He has also explored robots in educational settings (174 citations), showing how students perceive credibility differently when robots serve as teachers versus teaching tools. His work on the social pragmatics of communication with robots (26 citations) and the importance of context in building theory across HCI, HRI, and HMC (24 citations) demonstrates his commitment to rigorous theoretical development. Gambino’s research on digital doctors and robot receptionists (15 citations) extends his insights into healthcare automation. With over 970 total citations, Gambino is shaping how scholars understand the evolving dynamics between humans and increasingly social technologies.
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Top Papers
- 1Building a Stronger CASA: Extending the Computers Are Social Actors Paradigm525 citations · 2020
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- 6Digital Doctors and Robot Receptionists15 citations · 2019