Sandra Poeschl

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Sandra Poeschl is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction (HRI) and social robotics, with a particular focus on the societal and media perceptions of intimate technologies. Her work critically examines how robots are portrayed in public discourse, most notably through her highly cited 2019 content analysis of media representations of love and sex with robots (72 citations), which has become a foundational reference for scholars studying the ethical and social implications of robotic companionship. Beyond this provocative area, Poeschl has made significant contributions to applied HRI through user-centered design, exemplified by her 2014 study on the development and evaluation of a mobile shopping robot (64 citations), demonstrating her ability to bridge theoretical concerns with practical, real-world applications. Her research consistently highlights the importance of understanding user expectations and cultural narratives in shaping the future of robotic technologies. With a career marked by interdisciplinary insight and methodological rigor, Poeschl’s work has been instrumental in guiding both academic inquiry and public conversation about the roles robots may play in our most personal and everyday lives.