Ricarda T.D. Reimer

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Ricarda T.D. Reimer is a leading voice in the interdisciplinary study of human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on the emotional and ethical dimensions of social robotics. Her work bridges psychology, philosophy, and technology, exploring how humans perceive and respond to empathetic cues from artificial agents. Her most-cited paper, "Soziale Roboter, Empathie und Emotionen - Eine Untersuchung aus interdisziplinärer Perspektive" (2021), has garnered 4 citations and serves as a foundational report for understanding the complex interplay between empathy, emotion, and robotic design. Reimer’s major contribution lies in synthesizing diverse disciplinary frameworks to analyze how robots can be programmed to recognize and simulate emotional states, and what this means for human trust and social bonding. Her research has significant implications for the ethical deployment of robots in healthcare, education, and caregiving settings. By challenging simplistic views of machine emotion, Reimer has helped shape a more nuanced conversation about the future of human-robot relationships, making her work essential reading for students and researchers in robotics, cognitive science, and applied ethics.

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   Soziale Roboter, Empathie und Emotionen - Eine Untersuchung aus interdisziplinärer Perspektive

   4 citations · 2021

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