Emiko Ogawa
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Emiko Ogawa is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focus on how narrative framing shapes user perceptions and adoption of social robots. Her most-cited work, a field experiment involving the android telecommunication robot Telenoid, demonstrates that introducing a robot as a fictional character—through a short story—significantly increases perceived usefulness and adoption intention compared to non-narrative information or no introduction. This study, with 9 citations, highlights her contribution to understanding the psychological and social mechanisms that underpin human-robot relationships, bridging robotics, narrative theory, and user experience design. Ogawa’s research is notable for its innovative use of storytelling as a tool to enhance robot acceptance, offering practical insights for designers and developers of social robots. Her work underscores the importance of context and narrative in shaping human perceptions of technology, making her a key voice in the emerging field of robot-mediated communication.
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