Runa Jacobsen

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Runa Jacobsen is a rising scholar in human-robot interaction, whose work explores how people perceive, talk about, and experience physical robots in everyday settings. Her research sits at the intersection of social robotics, human-computer interaction, and perceptual psychology, with a focus on understanding the evolving attitudes that shape our relationships with robotic housekeepers, co-workers, and companions. Her most-cited paper, “AMoRE: Four Perspectives on Talking About and Experiencing Robots” (2024, 4 citations), introduces a novel framework that captures the dynamic ways individuals describe and relate to robots—offering designers a nuanced toolkit for creating more intuitive and socially responsive interactions. Though early in her career, Jacobsen’s work has already been recognized for its conceptual clarity and practical relevance, bridging the gap between user perception and robot design. Her contributions are particularly timely as robots become more integrated into daily life, and her framework promises to inform future studies on trust, communication, and co-existence with autonomous systems. Jacobsen is a researcher to watch for those interested in the human side of robotics.