Arindam Dey
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Arindam Dey’s research lies at the compelling intersection of human-robot interaction, virtual reality, and team cognition, exploring how people perceive, trust, and collaborate with autonomous systems. His most-cited work, “He who hesitates is lost (...in thoughts over a robot)” (2018, 14 citations), challenges conventional wisdom about team bonding by questioning whether forming strong emotional ties with inanimate, expendable robots is always beneficial for performance. This provocative insight has shaped discussions on the psychological dynamics of human-robot teams. Dey’s broader contributions examine how hesitation, trust, and decision-making unfold when humans work alongside AI agents, with implications for fields from military operations to healthcare robotics. His studies often employ immersive VR environments to simulate high-stakes scenarios, revealing how subtle behavioral cues—like a robot’s pause—can shift human reliance and team outcomes. While his citation count reflects a growing, focused impact, Dey’s work is notable for its conceptual boldness: he pushes researchers to reconsider long-held assumptions about social bonding in mixed teams. For students and scholars, his research offers a critical lens on designing robots that are effective partners, not just companions.
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- 1He who hesitates is lost (...in thoughts over a robot)14 citations · 2018