Joshua Fishlock

Arizona State University, University of Connecticut

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Joshua Fishlock is an emerging researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, risk communication, and educational technology. His work investigates how social robotics can be leveraged to improve public understanding and behavioral responses to environmental and crisis-related risks. In his most-cited study, "Exploring retention and behavioral intentions when using social robotics to communicate a weather risk" (2018, 11 citations), Fishlock demonstrated that robotic platforms can enhance information retention and positively influence users’ intentions to act on severe weather warnings. His earlier foundational work, "You’re my only hope: An initial exploration of the effectiveness of robotic platforms in engendering learning about crises and risks" (2016, 5 citations), laid the groundwork for this novel application of robotics in risk education. By combining insights from human-robot interaction, cognitive psychology, and disaster preparedness, Fishlock’s research offers a promising pathway for more engaging and effective public safety messaging. His contributions are particularly relevant as communities seek innovative tools to bridge the gap between expert warnings and public action.