Lea Buchweitz

Offenburg University of Applied Sciences

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Lea Buchweitz investigates the intersection of human-robot interaction and technology acceptance, with a particular focus on social robotics for assisted living. Her work centers on understanding how people perceive and respond to robots and virtual agents, especially in caregiving contexts for older adults. Her most-cited study, "Social Robots Acceptance and Marketability in Italy and Germany" (2022, 44 citations), provides a cross-national analysis of the factors influencing the adoption of social robots in assisted living, highlighting cultural differences in acceptance and market potential. This research offers critical insights for designing robots that are both functional and socially integrated. In another notable study, "Wow, You Are Terrible at This!" (2020, 8 citations), Buchweitz explores how the embodiment of virtual agents—whether as a mouse, robot, or human—affects people's reactions to critical feedback, revealing nuanced dynamics in human-agent communication. Her German-language work, "Akzeptanz und Marktfähigkeit sozialer Roboter" (2021, 4 citations), further consolidates her expertise in this domain. Buchweitz’s contributions are vital for advancing socially assistive robotics, bridging technical design with real-world user acceptance.