Elizabeth C. Brooks
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Dr. Elizabeth C. Brooks is a pioneering researcher in the field of Human-Robot Interaction, with a specialized focus on Robotic Telepresence (RT) and its implications for identity, education, and social presence. Her most-cited work, the 2023 paper "Who's that?", examines how RT systems serve as a promising medium for students unable to attend in-person classes, enabling remote presence and classroom interaction. However, Brooks critically identifies a key limitation: these systems can constrain users' identity self-perception and projection, raising important questions about how remote participants are perceived and how they perceive themselves. This contribution has garnered 3 citations and is gaining traction among scholars exploring the psychosocial dimensions of educational technology. Brooks' research sits at the intersection of robotics, education, and social psychology, challenging the field to move beyond technical functionality toward a deeper understanding of user identity and embodiment. Her work is particularly relevant for students and researchers designing inclusive telepresence systems, as it highlights the need to consider not just what technology can do, but how it shapes who we are in mediated spaces.
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- 1"Who's that?"3 citations · 2023