Vincent Mancuso

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Vincent Mancuso is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction and team cognition, with a focus on how humans perceive and respond to robotic authority in collaborative settings. His work explores the critical intersection of social robotics and team dynamics, investigating whether humans comply with robotic teammates as readily as they do with human counterparts. In his most cited paper, "Robot Authority in Human-Robot Teaming: Effects of Human-Likeness and Physical Embodiment on Compliance" (2021, 38 citations), Mancuso demonstrates that factors like human-likeness and physical embodiment significantly influence compliance with robotic authority, challenging assumptions about seamless human-machine collaboration. His subsequent study, "Robot Knows Best? A Comparison of Compliance with Human and Robotic Coaches" (2019), further examines these dynamics in coaching contexts. Mancuso’s contributions are vital for designing effective human-robot teams in high-stakes environments, from military operations to healthcare. His work has been recognized for its practical implications, earning citations from researchers in robotics, psychology, and organizational behavior. For students and scholars, Mancuso’s research offers a nuanced understanding of trust, authority, and cooperation in an increasingly automated world.