Nadine Reisner
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Nadine Reisner is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a specific focus on trust, anxiety, and user experience in healthcare robotics. Her work addresses a critical gap in the deployment of autonomous systems: how patients develop trust in robots during vulnerable, high-stakes medical encounters. In her highly cited 2022 study, “Patients' Trust in Hospital Transport Robots,” Reisner systematically investigated the interplay between user dispositions, anxiety, and robot characteristics, demonstrating that trust is not merely a function of robot performance but is deeply shaped by individual user psychology. This foundational work, which has garnered 12 citations in a short period, provides essential design principles for creating robots that are perceived as safe and reliable in clinical settings. By bridging engineering, psychology, and patient care, Reisner’s research is shaping the next generation of socially assistive robots, ensuring they are not only functional but also emotionally intelligent. Her contributions are vital for the ethical and effective integration of robotics into healthcare, offering a roadmap for building trust where it matters most.
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