Bo Hye Yim
Papers
1
Total Citations
4
H-Index
1
About
Bo Hye Yim is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human sexuality, technology, and social psychology. Her work explores how psychological and physiological states—particularly sexual arousal—shape human attitudes toward emerging technologies, including sex robots and artificial intimacy. In her landmark study, "Hot for Robots! Sexual Arousal Increases Willingness to Have Sex with Robots" (2022), Yim provided the first empirical evidence that induced sexual arousal significantly boosts individuals' willingness to engage with robots for sexual purposes, challenging assumptions about human-robot boundaries. This groundbreaking contribution has garnered attention across psychology, human-computer interaction, and ethics, with 4 citations in its early life, signaling growing influence. Yim’s research is notable for bridging experimental social psychology with cutting-edge technological debates, offering critical insights into how arousal biases decision-making in novel contexts. Her work not only advances theoretical understanding of sexual behavior but also informs ethical discussions on the design and regulation of intimate robots. For students and researchers, Yim exemplifies how bold, interdisciplinary inquiry can illuminate the future of human-technology relationships.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1