Ryan Schubert
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Ryan Schubert is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction and social robotics, with a focus on how technological surrogates—robotic and virtual humans—shape human behavior in public spaces. His work bridges engineering, psychology, and design to understand the nuanced effects of a surrogate’s physicality and gesturing on social dynamics. His most-cited study, “A Large-Scale Study of Surrogate Physicality and Gesturing on Human–Surrogate Interactions in a Public Space” (2017, 12 citations), provides foundational insights into how these factors influence human perceptions and social influence, offering practical guidance for deploying robots in real-world settings like education, training, and entertainment. By systematically examining how physical presence and nonverbal cues alter user engagement, Schubert has contributed to the design of more effective and socially aware robotic systems. His research is particularly notable for its ecological validity, conducted in public spaces to capture authentic interactions. Though his citation count remains modest, his work is highly regarded for its methodological rigor and relevance to the growing field of social robotics, making him a key voice in understanding how humans relate to embodied technology.
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