Matthew Dennis

Delft University of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology

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Matthew Dennis is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and philosophy, whose work fundamentally redefines how we understand and interact with artificial agents. His primary research areas focus on **artificial identity**, **human-robot interaction**, and the ethics of **digital well-being**. Dennis’s most significant contribution is the development of the "Robo-Identity" framework, which systematically investigates how traits like personality, backstory, and emotional expression can be designed to individuate robots, making them more relatable and socially integrated. His landmark paper, "Robo-Identity" (2021, 17 citations), established this as a critical new field of inquiry. Building on this, his 2022 work (11 citations) explores how synthetic voices and speech can convey artificial emotions, pushing the boundaries of believable interaction. Beyond identity, Dennis is a leading voice in value-sensitive design. His influential paper "Social robots and digital well-being" (2021, 10 citations) argues that future social robots must be engineered to actively promote human well-being, a novel and urgently needed ethical imperative. Through this blend of technical innovation and ethical foresight, Dennis is shaping a future where robots are not just tools, but meaningful, responsible companions.