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Human Machine Interaction

You, We and I, Robot: How Social Cognitive Theory Explains How Humans Learn from Machines

Sunday June 2, 2024

In 1950, Alan Turing posed perhaps the most provocative question of the 20th century: Can machines think? Turing’s now-famous “imitation game“ laid the groundwork for what we now know as the …

The Psychological Mechanisms Behind Users’ Social Response to Emerging Technologies

Friday May 20, 2022

As more uses for technology emerge, researchers are interested in studying which mechanism of technology, such as chatbots, voice assistants, and social robots, are most effective in explaining …

First Encounter with Robot Alpha: How Individuals Respond to Social Robot’s Vocal Cues and Gestures

Saturday September 7, 2019

In a day and age where robots and artificial intelligence are a reality, the question of how different humans interact with these machines is key to improving the experience and outcomes. University …