Nicole D. Karpinsky
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Nicole D. Karpinsky is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, military psychology, and cross-cultural trust dynamics. Her work fundamentally examines how humans place trust in autonomous systems, particularly in high-stakes environments like international peacekeeping operations. In her landmark 2017 study, "Trust of Simulated Robotic Peacekeepers among Resident and Expatriate Americans" (13 citations), Karpinsky tackled the urgent question of how cultural background shapes trust in robotic agents—a critical issue as militaries worldwide deploy autonomous systems for complex, dangerous duties. She further advanced this line of inquiry in "The Relationship of The Penny Beliefs Weapons Scale to Robotic Peacekeeper Compliance and Trust" (3 citations), where she explored how perceptions of non-lethal weapons influence human compliance with robotic peacekeepers across cultural contexts. Karpinsky’s contributions are vital for designing autonomous systems that are both effective and trusted by diverse populations, bridging gaps between engineering, psychology, and international security. Her work provides foundational insights for researchers and policymakers navigating the ethical and practical challenges of human-robot teams in conflict zones.
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