Randy Lee

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Dr. Randy Lee investigates the psychological and technological intersections of human-machine interaction, with a primary focus on how robotic systems influence human behavior and performance. His most influential work, "When your boss is a robot: Workers are more spiteful to robot supervisors that seem more human" (2022, 85 citations), reveals a counterintuitive dynamic: as robots become more human-like in supervisory roles, human workers respond with increased spitefulness, challenging assumptions about the benefits of anthropomorphic design in workplace automation. This research has significant implications for organizational behavior and human-robot collaboration. Lee also contributes to surgical robotics, as demonstrated in "In-Situ Force Augmentation Improves Surface Contact and Force Control" (2017, 7 citations), where he addresses the critical challenge of haptic feedback degradation during delicate procedures. By developing force augmentation techniques, his work helps surgeons overcome sensory limitations imposed by minimally invasive approaches or fragile tissue environments. Lee's research bridges social psychology and engineering, offering insights that inform both the design of robotic systems and our understanding of human responses to automation. His findings are increasingly relevant as robots assume more complex roles in workplaces and operating rooms.