Ruben Schlagowski
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Ruben Schlagowski is a researcher at the forefront of human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on how voice design shapes our perception of social robots. His work explores the intersection of gender studies, anthropomorphism, and novel interaction modalities. In his most-cited paper, "Evaluating Gender Ambiguity, Novelty and Anthropomorphism in Humming and Talking Voices for Robots" (2024, 3 citations), Schlagowski investigates how gender-neutralized voices—both spoken and hummed—affect users' perceptions of anthropomorphism and novelty. This research challenges traditional assumptions about robot vocal design, suggesting that ambiguous or non-binary voices can enhance a robot's perceived novelty while maintaining high levels of anthropomorphism. By comparing humming and talking modalities, Schlagowski opens new avenues for more inclusive and engaging human-robot communication. His work is particularly notable for its interdisciplinary approach, blending insights from linguistics, social psychology, and robotics. Though early in his career, Schlagowski's contributions are already shaping how designers think about voice as a critical interface for social robots, with implications for accessibility, user engagement, and the ethical design of autonomous systems.
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