Jaime Ruiz
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Jaime Ruiz is a leading researcher in human-computer interaction, with a particular focus on the social dynamics between humans and virtual agents. His work critically examines how the embodiment of artificial agents—whether as cartoon mice, humanoid robots, or digital avatars—shapes user perception, trust, and responsiveness to feedback. In his provocative study “Wow, You Are Terrible at This!” (2020, 8 citations), Ruiz demonstrates that the appearance of a virtual agent significantly influences how seriously users take critical feedback, revealing that users are more dismissive of agents perceived as less human-like. This contribution challenges assumptions in agent design and has implications for education, therapy, and collaborative systems. While his citation count is still growing, Ruiz’s work is notable for its bold experimental design and its push to understand the subtle social cues that govern human-agent interaction. His research is essential reading for anyone interested in the psychology of human-robot interaction and the ethical design of persuasive technologies.
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- 1Wow, You Are Terrible at This!8 citations · 2020