Papers
8
Total Citations
202
H-Index
6
About
Dr. Joseph R. Keebler is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction (HRI) and team cognition, whose work is shaping how we design and trust autonomous systems. His research focuses on the critical intersection of human factors psychology and robotics, exploring how humans and robots can function as effective, coordinated teams. Dr. Keebler’s most impactful contribution is his pioneering work on trust repair in HRI, with his 2018 paper “Toward an Understanding of Trust Repair in Human-Robot Interaction” amassing 144 citations—a foundational text in the field. He has also adapted the “swift trust” model to human-robot teams, providing a framework for rapid trust formation in dynamic environments. Beyond trust, Dr. Keebler investigates the role of individual cognitive differences—such as spatial ability and situation awareness (SA)—in team performance, demonstrating that human perception is a critical variable in autonomous system success. His work on team heuristics for cybernetic systems has laid the groundwork for designing robots that contribute to, rather than tax, human team members’ SA. By bridging team science with robotics, Dr. Keebler is helping to create a future where humans and intelligent machines collaborate seamlessly.
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Top Papers
- 1Toward an Understanding of Trust Repair in Human-Robot Interaction144 citations · 2018
- 2Applying the swift trust model to human-robot teaming17 citations · 2020
- 3Beyond "spatial ability"10 citations · 2012
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- 5Applying team heuristics to future human-robot systems7 citations · 2012
- 6Evaluation of COTS Simulations for Future HRI Teams7 citations · 2012
- 7Cybernetic Teams: Towards the Implementation of Team Heuristics in HRI6 citations · 2013
- 8Comparison of SA Measurement Techniques in a Human-Robot Team Task2 citations · 2012