Luc Wijnen

Radboud University Nijmegen, Bristol Robotics Laboratory, University of the West of England

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Luc Wijnen’s research lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction (HRI), trust dynamics, and virtual reality (VR) methodology. His most-cited work, “On the impact of different types of errors on trust in human-robot interaction” (39 citations), systematically examines how various robot errors erode user trust—a foundational challenge for deploying autonomous systems. Wijnen is also a pioneer in using VR as a tool for replicating HRI studies, as demonstrated in his 2020 papers “Towards using Virtual Reality for Replicating HRI Studies” (18 citations) and “Performing Human-Robot Interaction User Studies in Virtual Reality” (14 citations). These contributions address a critical gap: the difficulty of conducting ecologically valid HRI experiments. By showing that VR can elicit realistic participant responses, Wijnen has opened new avenues for scalable, controlled, and ethical HRI research. His earlier work, “It’s not my Fault!” (7 citations), explores how a robot’s deceptive behavior affects perceptions of intelligence and trustworthiness, adding nuance to our understanding of robot social agency. With a growing citation footprint, Wijnen’s research is shaping how we design trustworthy robots and how we study them—both in the lab and in virtual worlds.