Mads Hansen
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Mads Hansen is a leading voice in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), whose work critically examines the theoretical and methodological foundations of the field. His primary research areas center on anthropomorphism in social robotics—specifically, how researchers conceptualize and measure the human tendency to attribute human-like qualities to robots. Hansen’s major contribution lies in exposing conceptual ambiguities and methodological shortcomings in HRI’s treatment of anthropomorphism. His highly cited 2023 scoping review (32 citations) systematically maps these problems, offering a rigorous critique that challenges the field to adopt clearer definitions and more robust research designs. This work has become a touchstone for scholars seeking to move beyond surface-level assumptions about human-robot interaction. By bridging robotics, psychology, and science and technology studies, Hansen provides essential guidance for designing studies that yield valid, replicable findings. His impact is evident in how his review is shaping ongoing debates about best practices in HRI methodology. For students and researchers, Hansen’s scholarship is indispensable reading—it not only identifies critical gaps but also paves the way for more theoretically sound and empirically rigorous research on how people perceive and engage with social robots.
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