Jessica Turner
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Jessica Turner is a leading voice in human-robot interaction, with a focused research agenda on the emotional and ethical dimensions of social robotics. Her work critically examines how users perceive and react to robots, moving beyond simple functionality to explore the powerful, often visceral responses—from delight to discomfort—that these technologies evoke. Turner is best known for developing and applying the "Perceived Creepiness of Technology Scale," a pioneering tool that quantifies user unease, providing a crucial framework for designing robots that are not only capable but also socially and emotionally acceptable. This work, featured in her highly cited 2025 paper (with 3 citations and growing), directly addresses the "uncanny valley" effect and offers ethical design pathways to mitigate negative reactions. By centering user perception and ethical responsibility, Turner’s contributions are shaping a more human-centered future for robotics, ensuring that as robots enter our homes and lives, they are met with trust and warmth rather than wariness.
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- 1Applying the Perceived Creepiness of Technology Scale to Social Robots3 citations · 2025