Emily Burdett
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Emily Burdett is a leading researcher in the developmental and cross-cultural psychology of human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on how moral concern for robots is shaped by age, culture, and religious background. Her work reveals that people’s willingness to treat robots as moral patients is not universal; rather, it is deeply influenced by sociocultural contexts. In a landmark 2023 study, she demonstrated that religion-related values differently influence moral attitudes toward robots in the United States and Japan, a finding that has garnered 24 citations and reshaped debates on the ethics of AI. Her 2022 investigation into British children’s and adults’ perceptions of robots—cited 19 times—shows that ascriptions of robot abilities are closely tied to a willingness to interact with them, bridging developmental psychology and human-robot trust. By integrating cross-national comparisons with developmental trajectories, Burdett’s research provides essential insights for designing culturally sensitive AI and robotic systems. Her work stands out for its interdisciplinary reach, informing not only psychology but also robotics ethics and science communication.
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- 2British Children’s and Adults’ Perceptions of Robots19 citations · 2022