Fabio Vannucci
Papers
7
Total Citations
85
H-Index
6
About
Fabio Vannucci investigates the subtle yet powerful ways that humanoid robots influence human behavior, focusing on the social dynamics of human-robot interaction. His research centers on how robotic attitudes—conveyed through action styles, facial expressions, and perceived effort—shape human brain activity and behavior. In his most cited work (25 citations), Vannucci demonstrated that the vitality forms of robot actions, such as a gentle versus aggressive handshake, directly modulate neural responses in the dorso-central cortex, revealing that humans process robotic social cues similarly to human ones. His 2018 study (18 citations) showed that a robot’s “style” can alter human actions, while his 2019 paper (17 citations) found that perceiving a robot partner’s effort fosters a sense of commitment, making humans persist longer in joint tasks. Vannucci has also explored cultural differences in speed adaptation during collaboration and used the iCub robot’s facial expressions as a tool to study human affective processing. His work bridges social neuroscience and robotics, offering insights for designing more intuitive, socially aware robots. With a growing citation impact, Vannucci is a leading voice in understanding how robotic attitudes can shape human cognition and cooperation.
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Top Papers
- 1How attitudes generated by humanoid robots shape human brain activity25 citations · 2020
- 2A Robot with Style: Can Robotic Attitudes Influence Human Actions?18 citations · 2018
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- 4Humanoid facial expressions as a tool to study human behaviour8 citations · 2024
- 5Adaptation to a humanoid robot in a collaborative joint task7 citations · 2017
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- 7Humanoid Attitudes Influence Humans in Video and Live Interactions4 citations · 2024