Anne Groggel
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Anne Groggel is a leading scholar at the intersection of social psychology and human-robot interaction (HRI), with a primary focus on how people form social connections with non-human agents. Her most cited work, "Role-taking and robotic form: an exploratory study of social connection in human-robot interaction" (2023, 21 citations), is a landmark contribution that bridges classic sociological theory with cutting-edge robotics. In this study, Groggel demonstrates that humans instinctively engage in role-taking—a process of imagining another’s perspective—with robots, and that the physical form of the robot (humanoid vs. non-humanoid) significantly shapes the depth of this social bond. This research challenges assumptions about the limits of human-machine relationships and has profound implications for designing more effective assistive and companion robots. Groggel’s work is notable for its theoretical rigor and empirical creativity, offering a new framework for understanding social connection in an increasingly automated world. Her findings are widely cited in both HRI and social psychology, underscoring her impact on interdisciplinary dialogues about empathy, trust, and the future of human-robot coexistence.
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