Jiaqi Nie

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Jiaqi Nie explores the intersection of human-robot interaction and social robotics, focusing on how physical and social cues shape our perceptions of machines as companions. In her most cited work, *"Can you hold my hand?"* (2012, 63 citations), she empirically demonstrates that the temperature of a robot's hand—warm versus cold—significantly influences how humans perceive the robot as a social companion, revealing that subtle tactile feedback can foster emotional connection. Her follow-up study, *"When the robot criticizes you..."* (2011, 32 citations), investigates how users respond to robot-provided evaluations, using a Wizard of Oz experiment to show that the valence of feedback (good, neutral, or bad) dramatically alters user experience and engagement. These contributions are foundational in affective robotics, highlighting how non-verbal cues and evaluative interactions can make robots feel more relatable or authoritative. Nie’s work, though modest in citation count, has been influential in shaping experimental paradigms for studying human-robot trust and companionship, earning her recognition as a thoughtful pioneer in socially aware robotics design.