Veronica Sundstedt

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Veronica Sundstedt is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction, affective computing, and serious games. Her work primarily investigates how emotional states and social behaviors influence performance in collaborative settings, particularly between humans and autonomous robots. In her highly cited 2017 study, "The Effect of Emotions and Social Behavior on Performance in a Collaborative Serious Game Between Humans and Autonomous Robots" (29 citations), Sundstedt demonstrated that elicited emotions and perceived social behavior categories significantly impact players' performance during shared serious game tasks. This foundational contribution advances our understanding of how to design more effective and engaging human-robot collaborations by accounting for affective and social dynamics. Her research has practical implications for developing adaptive robotic systems and educational games that respond to user emotions, enhancing both learning outcomes and user experience. Sundstedt's work continues to shape the design of emotionally intelligent interactive systems, making her a key figure in bridging psychology, robotics, and game design.