Paulina Grzybowicz
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10
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About
Paulina Grzybowicz is a rising researcher in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), focusing on how children and adults perceive and physically engage with social robots. Her work centers on two key areas: the impact of robot behavior on child-robot relationships and the physiological effects of touch in human-robot encounters. In her most-cited paper, “No, I Won’t Do That,” Grzybowicz explores how children anthropomorphize humanoid robots when the robot displays assertive behavior, revealing critical insights into child development and trust in autonomous systems. Her second notable study, “Touching a Mechanical Body,” investigates how anthropomorphic framing influences physiological arousal during human-initiated touch, demonstrating that subtle design cues can shape emotional and bodily responses. Though early in her career—with citations currently numbering 8 and 2 respectively—Grzybowicz’s work is gaining traction for its novel intersection of psychology, robotics, and developmental science. Her findings have implications for designing educational robots and therapeutic companions, positioning her as a thoughtful contributor to ethical HRI. For students and researchers, Grzybowicz’s research offers a compelling window into how robots can be designed to foster meaningful, safe interactions with humans, especially vulnerable populations like children.
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