Frieder M. Paulus
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Frieder M. Paulus is a leading researcher in the intersection of social neuroscience, developmental psychology, and human-robot interaction. His work fundamentally explores how individuals, particularly those with neurodevelopmental conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), perceive and engage with social partners—both human and artificial. A major contribution is his pioneering eye-tracking study on gaze behavior during human-robot interaction in Asperger's syndrome (2013, 43 citations), which revealed distinct patterns of visual attention that inform the design of therapeutic social robots. This research bridges clinical psychology and robotics, demonstrating how technology can be leveraged to understand and support social cognition. Beyond this, Paulus investigates the neural and behavioral underpinnings of social learning, empathy, and moral decision-making across development. His work has been instrumental in shaping how we conceptualize social interaction deficits and the potential of robotic interventions. With a strong record of interdisciplinary collaboration, Paulus continues to influence both clinical practice and the ethical design of socially assistive technologies, making him a key figure in translating cognitive science into real-world applications.
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