Philipp Maruhn
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Philipp Maruhn investigates the intersection of human-robot interaction, virtual reality, and transportation psychology. His research explores how robot design influences human compliance and emotional responses, particularly in public transport contexts where autonomous systems increasingly replace human personnel. In his highly cited 2022 VR study, Maruhn demonstrated that robot appearance significantly affects user trust and willingness to follow instructions, with humanoid designs eliciting greater compliance than mechanical ones. This work, garnering 19 citations, addresses critical challenges in deploying autonomous systems for crowd management and passenger assistance. Maruhn's contributions bridge engineering and social psychology, providing evidence-based guidelines for designing robots that effectively communicate with and gain acceptance from human users. His findings have implications for the future of public mobility, where robots may serve as guides, information providers, and safety monitors. By systematically examining how design features like anthropomorphism and expressiveness shape human perceptions, Maruhn helps ensure that autonomous transport systems remain user-friendly and trustworthy as they become more prevalent in everyday environments.
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