Marnix Naber
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About
Marnix Naber’s research lies at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience, social robotics, and clinical psychology, with a particular focus on how humans perceive and interact with artificial agents. His work has made significant contributions to understanding the "uncanny valley" phenomenon and the media equation hypothesis—the idea that people treat computers and robots as social actors. In a highly cited 2018 study (43 citations), Naber used pupillary responses as a reliable physiological measure to confirm that humans experience similar emotional arousal toward robotic and human expressions, providing objective evidence for these foundational theories in human-robot interaction. His 2013 eye-tracking study (43 citations) broke new ground by revealing distinct gaze behavior patterns in individuals with Asperger’s syndrome during interactions with social robots versus human actors, offering critical insights for designing therapeutic robotic interventions for autism spectrum disorder. By combining innovative physiological metrics with real-world interaction paradigms, Naber has advanced both fundamental theories of social cognition and practical applications in assistive robotics. His work continues to shape how researchers design more natural and effective human-robot interfaces.
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