Brenda Vasiljevic

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Brenda Vasiljevic is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a specialized focus on the psychological and behavioral dynamics of trust. Her work addresses a critical challenge in robotics: as machines become more autonomous and capable, understanding how humans develop—or fail to develop—trust in them is essential for effective cooperation. Vasiljevic’s major contribution lies in pioneering the use of the “Investment Game” as a novel, immersive experimental paradigm to quantify and dissect trust in human-robot relationships. Her most-cited paper, “An Immersive Investment Game to Study Human-Robot Trust” (2021, 22 citations), and its foundational predecessor, “Exploring Human-Robot Trust Through the Investment Game” (2020, 11 citations), demonstrate her innovative approach to creating elaborate scenarios that capture the nuanced interplay of environmental and social factors influencing trust. By moving beyond simple surveys to dynamic, game-based interactions, Vasiljevic has provided the field with a robust methodological tool for measuring trust, directly informing the design of more trustworthy and socially intelligent robotic systems. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers seeking to understand the core mechanisms that will shape our future alongside intelligent machines.