Jesper Obbes
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Dr. Jesper Obbes is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on child-robot relationships and the design of socially assistive robots for educational and well-being contexts. His most cited work, "A Trustworthy Robot Buddy for Primary School Children" (2022, 19 citations), investigates the critical features that foster trust between children and social robots, and examines whether these robots can serve as effective stress-reduction tools compared to traditional methods like listening to calming music. This research has significant implications for integrating robots into classrooms to support children’s emotional health. Dr. Obbes’ contributions lie at the intersection of robotics, developmental psychology, and human-computer interaction, helping to define how robots can be designed as safe, reliable companions. His work is foundational for the emerging field of child-robot trust, and his findings are increasingly cited by researchers developing educational and therapeutic robots. Dr. Obbes continues to explore how technology can meaningfully support young learners, making him a notable voice in the future of social robotics.
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- 1A Trustworthy Robot Buddy for Primary School Children19 citations · 2022