Loriane Koelsch
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Loriane Koelsch investigates the intersection of human-robot interaction and social psychology, with a particular focus on how the perceived social presence of humanoid robots shapes human responses. Her most cited work, "Impact of Social Presence of Humanoid Robots: Does Competence Matter?" (2021, 3 citations), explores a critical question in robotics: whether a robot’s displayed competence influences how people perceive its social presence. By experimentally manipulating robot behavior, Koelsch demonstrates that competence—rather than mere physical presence—significantly affects users’ sense of social connection and trust. This finding has direct implications for designing robots that can effectively collaborate with humans in settings like healthcare, education, and service industries. While her citation count is modest, her work contributes to a foundational understanding of the psychological mechanisms underlying human-robot relationships. Koelsch’s research is particularly valuable for students and researchers interested in the nuanced ways that design choices—such as a robot’s task performance—can either enhance or undermine its social acceptance, offering a clear pathway for future studies on trust and anthropomorphism in autonomous systems.
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- 1Impact of Social Presence of Humanoid Robots: Does Competence Matter?3 citations · 2021