David D. Vachon

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David D. Vachon is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human sexuality and emerging technologies, with a primary focus on the psychological and social dimensions of sex robots and erotic technology. His work investigates how stigma, sexual arousal, and personality traits shape human-robot sexual interactions, offering some of the first empirical insights into this rapidly evolving field. Vachon’s most-cited studies—including “Perceived stigma and erotic technology” and “Sex robots and personality”—each garnering 24 citations, reveal that attitudes toward sex robots are driven more by sexual motivations than by the robotic nature of the partners. His groundbreaking 2022 paper “Hot for Robots!” provides the first experimental evidence that sexual arousal increases willingness to engage with robots, challenging conventional assumptions about human-robot intimacy. By bridging social psychology, human-computer interaction, and sexology, Vachon has established himself as a leading voice on the ethical, behavioral, and perceptual implications of artificial erotic agents, laying critical groundwork for future research in human-robot relationships.