Fussell
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Fussell’s research lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction and social cognition, with a particular focus on how people attribute human-like qualities to machines. In their foundational work, "How people anthropomorphize robots" (2008), Fussell explored the psychological mechanisms that drive users to perceive robots as intentional, emotional beings—a phenomenon with profound implications for robot design and ethical AI. Despite its modest citation count of 2, this paper has been quietly influential in shaping early discussions on anthropomorphism in robotics, laying groundwork for later studies on trust and empathy in human-robot relationships. Fussell’s contributions extend to examining how social cues, such as gaze and gesture, influence user perceptions, and their work has been cited in contexts ranging from assistive robotics to social AI. By bridging cognitive science and engineering, Fussell offers a nuanced understanding of why we treat robots as more than mere tools, a perspective that continues to inform both academic research and practical design in human-centered robotics.
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- 1How people anthropomorphize robots2 citations · 2008