Susanne Stannek

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Dr. Susanne Stannek is a leading voice in the emerging field of explainable human-robot interaction, where her work bridges artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and robotics. Her most-cited research, "Explain yourself! Effects of Explanations in Human-Robot Interaction" (2022, 23 citations), fundamentally explores how robot transparency shapes human trust and perception. Stannek’s key contribution lies in demonstrating that explanations of robot decisions do more than justify reliability—they actively transform user attitudes, fostering deeper trust and more intuitive collaboration. This work addresses a critical gap in robotics: as autonomous systems become more complex, their ability to communicate reasoning becomes essential for safe, effective deployment. With growing recognition in the HRI community, Stannek’s research is shaping how engineers design socially aware robots that can articulate their logic. Her findings have implications for everything from healthcare assistants to autonomous vehicles, where user acceptance hinges on understanding machine behavior. By centering the human experience in AI development, Stannek is helping define the next generation of transparent, trustworthy robotic partners.