Tatjana Schauer
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Dr. Tatjana Schauer is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction and social robotics, with a particular focus on the psychological mechanisms that shape persuasive technology. Her work bridges robotics, social psychology, and communication science to understand how subtle design features—especially anthropomorphic cues—influence human compliance and decision-making. In her highly cited 2024 study, “(Un-)persuasive robots,” Dr. Schauer conducted three rigorous experimental studies exploring how the classic foot-in-the-door persuasion technique operates when delivered by robots. She demonstrated that anthropomorphic cues can either enhance or undermine sequential request strategies, revealing that the perceived humanness of a robot critically alters the effectiveness of incremental persuasion. This work has already garnered significant attention (5+ citations in its first year) and is shaping how designers approach robot behavior in service, healthcare, and marketing contexts. Dr. Schauer’s contributions are foundational for understanding the ethical and practical implications of persuasive robotics, establishing her as a key voice in the emerging field of social robot influence.
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