G Ann Perez

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Dr. G. Ann Perez is a leading researcher at the intersection of cognitive science, human-robot interaction, and social perception. Her work fundamentally explores how humans engage with artificial agents—such as robots and avatars—focusing on the psychological mechanisms that govern these interactions. In her highly cited 2024 paper, "The Role of Intentional Stance Beliefs and Agent Appearance on Gaze Use during Joint Attention," Dr. Perez investigates how a user’s belief about an agent’s intentionality, combined with the agent’s physical appearance, shapes critical social behaviors like gaze following. This research is pivotal for designing more intuitive and socially effective AI systems. By demonstrating that both cognitive framing (intentional stance) and visual design (agent appearance) interact to influence joint attention, her work provides a foundational framework for the next generation of collaborative robots and virtual assistants. With growing citation impact, Dr. Perez’s contributions are shaping how we understand and engineer trust, cooperation, and social presence in human-machine partnerships.

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   The Role of Intentional Stance Beliefs and Agent Appearance on Gaze Use during Joint Attention

   2 citations · 2024

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