auWendy Ju
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Wendy Ju is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction (HRI), known for her work on designing robots that communicate more naturally and effectively with people. Her research focuses on how robot behavior—especially expressivity and vulnerability—can foster trust, disclosure, and a sense of companionship in interactions. In her influential paper "Tell me more: Designing HRI to encourage more trust, disclosure, and companionship" (2016, 35 citations), Ju and her team demonstrated that making robots more expressive and vulnerable significantly improves user trust and willingness to share personal information. This work has shaped how roboticists think about social dynamics in HRI, moving beyond functionality to emotional engagement. Beyond this paper, Ju has made notable contributions to autonomous vehicle interfaces and interactive systems design, often exploring how subtle cues like gaze and gesture influence human perceptions of robots. Her research, widely cited across HRI and design communities, continues to inform the development of more empathetic and trustworthy robotic systems.
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