Dekel Viner
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Dekel Viner is a researcher at the forefront of human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on how conversational robots can be designed for long-term, natural engagement. His work centers on the perception of anthropomorphism—specifically, how human-like a robot’s appearance and behavior must be to sustain meaningful dialogue over time. In his most-cited paper, “Towards a Real-time Measure of the Perception of Anthropomorphism in Human-robot Interaction” (2021), Viner explores the critical role of prosody and emotional adaptation in fostering human-robot rapport. He argues that a robot’s ability to mirror human engagement cues, such as variations in tone and rhythm, is essential for users to perceive it as a believable conversational partner. This contribution has garnered 4 citations, marking an early but impactful step in a growing field. Viner’s work is particularly notable for bridging real-time measurement with long-term interaction design, offering practical insights for developers of social robots. His research is highly relevant for students and engineers aiming to create robots that are not just functional, but genuinely communicative and adaptive to human social dynamics.
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