Sarah Elizabeth Gillespie
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Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Gillespie is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, consumer technology, and ethics. Her work critically examines how emerging social robots—devices designed to evoke emotional bonds through AI and conversational capabilities—are marketed, perceived, and experienced by consumers. In her highly influential paper, "Promises, Promises: Understanding Claims Made in Social Robot Consumer Experiences," Dr. Gillespie dissects the often exaggerated promises embedded in commercial robot advertising, revealing how these claims shape user expectations and create unique risks, such as emotional attachment and misplaced trust. This foundational work has already garnered attention as a key reference for scholars studying the ethical implications of consumer robotics. Dr. Gillespie’s research is vital for designers, policymakers, and users navigating the complex emotional landscape of intelligent machines. By bridging consumer behavior studies with robotics ethics, she provides a critical framework for understanding how these technologies are sold, adopted, and ultimately integrated into daily life. Her contributions are shaping a more responsible and transparent future for social robot development.
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