Max Dorfmann
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About
Max Dorfmann is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and social robotics, with a focused expertise in understanding user aggression toward autonomous systems. His most-cited work, "The space of user aggression in Human-Robot Interaction" (2023, 6 citations), provides a critical framework for operationalising and defining aggressive behaviours directed at robots—a phenomenon long observed in human-computer interaction but poorly understood in robotics. Dorfmann’s major contribution lies in moving beyond anecdotal observations of "robot abuse" to establish a structured taxonomy that distinguishes between playful, frustrated, and malicious user actions. This foundational work has already shaped how researchers design safer, more resilient robotic systems and anticipate user behaviour in public and domestic settings. By bridging gaps between HCI theory and real-world robotic deployments, Dorfmann offers both a conceptual map and practical insights for engineers and ethicists. His research is particularly impactful for students and developers seeking to create socially aware machines that can navigate the complexities of human emotion—including aggression—without compromising interaction quality or user safety.
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- 1The space of user aggression in Human-Robot Interaction6 citations · 2023