Caja Thimm

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Caja Thimm is a leading voice at the intersection of human-robot interaction, digital communication, and media studies. Her research focuses on how people perceive, trust, and communicate with social robots, particularly through verbal and non-verbal channels. Thimm’s major contributions include pioneering work on anthropomorphism in human-robot dialogue, examining how voice quality and perceived comfort shape trust in robotic partners like the humanoid NAO. Her 2024 paper on policies and legal perspectives for social robots, though recent, has already garnered 3 citations, signaling its timely importance in shaping ethical frameworks. Her 2019 German-language study on verbal and non-verbal communication with humanoid robots remains a foundational reference with 3 citations, while her 2024 work on trust and discomfort in NAO interactions (2 citations) deepens understanding of user experience. Thimm’s scholarship bridges technical design and social science, offering critical insights for developers, policymakers, and students exploring the future of human-machine relationships. Her work is essential reading for anyone interested in the social dynamics of artificial companions.