Constanze Schreiner
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Constanze Schreiner investigates how humans perceive and interact with humanoid robots, a field critical as these machines move toward mass-market deployment. Her work centers on the psychological and experiential dimensions of human-robot interaction, particularly how different modes of presentation shape user responses. In her most-cited study, "User Responses to a Humanoid Robot Observed in Real Life, Virtual Reality, 3D and 2D" (2021, 49 citations), Schreiner demonstrates that evaluations of humanoid robots are often based on mediated depictions—such as videos or VR—rather than direct, real-world encounters. This finding challenges assumptions about user acceptance and highlights the need for ecologically valid research methods. By systematically comparing responses across these four conditions, she reveals significant differences in perceived realism, trust, and emotional engagement, offering crucial insights for designers and marketers. Schreiner’s work bridges robotics, psychology, and media studies, advancing our understanding of how embodiment and representation affect human attitudes toward social robots. Her research has practical implications for robot design, public acceptance, and the ethical deployment of humanoid technologies in homes, healthcare, and public spaces.
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