Jonathan Schober

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Jonathan Schober is a researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and social robotics, with a focus on how personalization shapes user attitudes and trust. His work explores the psychological mechanisms behind robot customization, particularly how the duration and depth of the customization process influence users’ sense of psychological ownership and their willingness to trust autonomous systems. In his most-cited paper, “Pimp my language! The influence of robot customization duration on psychological ownership and trust” (2023, 4 citations), Schober demonstrates that involving users in the design of novel technologies—such as adapting robot functionalities to personal preferences—can significantly improve attitudes and trust. This research addresses a critical gap in the literature, as most prior work has focused on perceived customization rather than the actual process of user-driven adaptation. By highlighting the role of time investment in shaping human-robot relationships, Schober’s contributions offer practical insights for designing more engaging and trustworthy robotic systems. His work is particularly relevant for students and researchers interested in user-centered design, social robotics, and the psychological factors that mediate human-technology interaction.