Lisa Nilsson
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15
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Lisa Nilsson’s research lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction, social robotics, and gender studies, with a focus on how robot design influences human perception and behavior. Her most cited work, “He is not more persuasive than her” (2018, 15 citations), challenges assumptions about gendered robots by demonstrating that neither a male nor female robot voice or appearance inherently boosts persuasiveness. Instead, Nilsson reveals that the robot’s gender interacts with participant gender in nuanced ways, reshaping how we think about designing socially acceptable robots. This study has become a touchstone for researchers exploring bias and trust in autonomous systems. While her citation count is modest, her work is notable for its early, rigorous questioning of anthropomorphic design norms—a critical contribution as robots enter classrooms, homes, and workplaces. Nilsson’s findings urge engineers to move beyond stereotypes, making her a thoughtful voice in the push for more inclusive, evidence-based robotics.
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- 1He is not more persuasive than her15 citations · 2018