Moonyoung Tae
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Moonyoung Tae is a rising scholar in human-robot interaction, with a focus on how social robots can build rapport through humor and conversational design. Her most-cited work, "The Effect of Robot's Ice-breaking Humor on Likeability and Future Contact Intentions" (2020, 21 citations), demonstrates that strategically placed jokes—particularly at greetings and topic transitions—significantly enhance a robot's likeability and reduce user awkwardness, while also influencing future interaction intentions. This research contributes to the growing field of affective computing and social robotics, offering practical insights for designing more engaging and socially fluent robots. Tae’s work bridges psychology and engineering, highlighting the subtle power of humor in human-machine relationships. Her findings have implications for service robots, educational assistants, and companion robots, where first impressions and sustained engagement are critical. As an early-career researcher, Tae is establishing herself as a thoughtful voice in understanding how robots can navigate social nuances to foster positive, long-term interactions with humans.
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