Chi-Jung Lee

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Chi-Jung Lee is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and social psychology, whose work redefines how authority is perceived and enacted through technology. Lee’s primary research areas include the design of authoritative presence in social robots, human-robot compliance dynamics, and the sensory and non-sensory mechanisms that shape trust in autonomous systems. In their seminal 2025 paper, “Designing Authoritative Presence in Social Robots,” Lee introduces a groundbreaking framework for creating robots that project an impression of capability and respectworthiness, enabling compliance without coercion. This work, already garnering 2 citations in its early release, challenges conventional approaches to robot authority by emphasizing experiential design over explicit commands. Lee’s contributions are notable for bridging theoretical models of power with practical engineering, offering a nuanced understanding of how robots can influence human behavior ethically. Their research holds profound implications for fields ranging from healthcare robotics to public safety, where non-coercive compliance is critical. As a rising voice in the field, Chi-Jung Lee is shaping the future of socially intelligent machines, making their work essential reading for students and researchers exploring the boundaries of human-robot relationships.