Etay Todress

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Etay Todress investigates the intersection of human-robot interaction and artificial intelligence, with a focus on how robotic systems can influence human emotional well-being and perpetuate societal biases. Their research on non-humanoid robotic objects demonstrates that even simple, non-anthropomorphic machines can effectively provide users with a sense of security—a fundamental emotional need that fosters confidence and exploration. This work, cited 23 times, opens new avenues for designing therapeutic and supportive robots without the complexity of humanoid forms. Todress also critically examines AI bias in robotics, showing that gender-biased robots risk reinforcing harmful stereotypes, as technology is often perceived as independent and objective. This study, with 18 citations, highlights the urgent need for ethical design in autonomous systems. By bridging emotional psychology and responsible AI, Todress’s contributions offer both practical insights for creating comforting robotic companions and essential warnings about embedding human prejudices into machines. Their work is pivotal for students and researchers aiming to build socially aware, bias-free robotic technologies.