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Hayeon Song is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction and communication, with a focus on how people perceive and socially respond to robots. Her work bridges social psychology, human-computer interaction, and communication studies, exploring the nuanced ways in which robots can be designed to evoke social presence and emotional engagement. One of her most influential contributions is the 2005 study "Can a Robot Be Perceived as a Developing Creature?," which demonstrated that robots perceived as having developmental capabilities—rather than being fully matured—significantly enhance users' feelings of social presence and elicit stronger social responses. This foundational work, cited over 145 times, has shaped subsequent research on anthropomorphism and long-term human-robot relationships. Song’s research has important implications for designing robots in education, healthcare, and social assistance, where sustained user engagement is critical. Her interdisciplinary approach and empirical rigor have made her a respected voice in the field, inspiring new directions in studying how artificial agents can be integrated into human social environments.
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- 1Can a Robot Be Perceived as a Developing Creature?.145 citations · 2005