Maximilian Huber
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Maximilian Huber explores the intersection of human-robot interaction and technology acceptance, with a particular focus on how cultural narratives shape public perceptions of robotics. His most-cited work, "Science-Fiction Movies as an Indicator for User Acceptance of Robots in a Non-Industrial Environment" (2020), offers a novel lens for understanding societal readiness for robotics outside traditional manufacturing settings. By analyzing science-fiction cinema as a barometer of collective attitudes, Huber bridges media studies and engineering ethics, providing insights that inform user-centered design and policy. Though his citation count is modest, his interdisciplinary approach—combining film analysis with empirical acceptance models—has sparked dialogue in emerging fields like social robotics and technology foresight. Huber’s research is especially relevant for students and scholars examining how fictional portrayals influence real-world adoption of autonomous systems, from healthcare assistants to domestic robots. His work underscores the importance of narrative in technology diffusion, offering a framework for anticipating user resistance or enthusiasm before deployment. As robotics expands into everyday life, Huber’s contributions serve as a reminder that acceptance is shaped as much by culture as by engineering.
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