Yiqiang Lin

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Yiqiang Lin’s research lies at the compelling intersection of social robotics, human-robot interaction, and social psychology, exploring how autonomous machines influence human behavior. In a landmark 2021 study, “Adults still can’t resist: A social robot can induce normative conformity,” Lin demonstrated that adults exhibit conformity to peer pressure from a social robot, even when the robot’s responses are clearly incorrect—a finding with 48 citations that challenges assumptions about human autonomy in the age of AI. This work, which extends classic Asch conformity paradigms into human-robot contexts, has profound implications for designing ethical, persuasive robots in education, healthcare, and public settings. Lin’s contributions illuminate the subtle ways robots can shape decision-making, raising critical questions about agency and trust. By bridging empirical psychology with cutting-edge robotics, Lin has established a foundation for understanding how social influence operates across species, earning recognition as a rising voice in the field. Their research not only advances theory but also informs the responsible deployment of social robots in society.