Jet G. Sanders
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Dr. Jet G. Sanders is a cognitive neuroscientist whose research lies at the intersection of social perception, artificial intelligence, and human-robot interaction. Her most influential work investigates the neural underpinnings of the uncanny valley effect—the unsettling sensation people experience when encountering highly realistic artificial human forms. In her landmark study, Sanders used functional neuroimaging to reveal distinct patterns of brain activity when participants viewed hyper-realistic masks and lifelike androids compared to actual humans. This work, which has garnered significant attention and citations, demonstrates that the uncanny valley is not merely a subjective feeling but has measurable neural correlates, involving regions associated with face processing, theory of mind, and threat detection. By bridging cognitive neuroscience with robotics, Sanders has provided crucial insights into how our brains distinguish between human and non-human agents, informing both AI design and our understanding of social cognition. Her contributions are foundational for creating more comfortable and effective human-robot interactions, making her a leading voice in the emerging field of neurorobotics.
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