Leslie D. Setlock

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420

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Leslie D. Setlock’s research lies at the intersection of human-computer interaction, computer-supported cooperative work, and social robotics, with a focus on how technology shapes remote collaboration and human perception of machines. In her highly cited work on video systems for physical tasks (217 citations), Setlock demonstrated that head-mounted cameras with eye-tracking capabilities significantly improve remote collaboration on 3D tasks compared to static scene-oriented views, offering foundational insights for telepresence and augmented reality design. Her influential study on anthropomorphism (188 citations) revealed that people attribute more human-like qualities to robots in social contexts—such as polite health interviews—than when evaluating robots abstractly, highlighting the role of social cues in human-robot interaction. This work has shaped subsequent research on trust and empathy in autonomous systems. Setlock’s contributions have advanced our understanding of how media configurations and social dynamics influence collaboration and perception, making her a key figure in designing more effective and intuitive human-centered technologies for remote work and robotics.