Cintya N. Larios

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Cintya N. Larios is a researcher in human-robot interaction (HRI), with a focus on the psychological and social dimensions of trust between humans and autonomous systems. Her most-cited work, "A Comparison of Trust Measures in Human–Robot Interaction Scenarios" (2016, 26 citations), provides a critical methodological contribution by systematically evaluating how trust is quantified across different experimental paradigms. This paper has become a foundational reference for researchers seeking to design more reliable and ecologically valid trust assessments in HRI, highlighting the challenges of measuring a subjective, dynamic construct like trust in real-time interactions. Larios’s research bridges cognitive science and robotics, offering practical insights for developing robots that can earn and maintain human confidence in collaborative settings—from manufacturing floors to healthcare environments. Her work underscores the importance of transparent, predictable robot behavior in fostering long-term human-robot partnerships. By addressing the gap between theoretical trust models and empirical measurement, Larios has helped shape a more rigorous framework for studying human-robot relationships, making her a key voice in the ongoing effort to create socially intelligent machines.