Sarah Pruznick
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Dr. Sarah Pruznick is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, specializing in the dynamics of authority and compliance within human-machine teams. Her work critically examines how the design and perceived agency of robots influence human decision-making and deference. Her most-cited study, "Robot Authority in Human-Machine Teams: Effects of Human-Like Appearance on Compliance" (2019, 22 citations), demonstrates that robots with more human-like features can significantly increase user compliance, raising essential questions about trust, autonomy, and ethical design in collaborative settings. In a complementary study, "Robot Knows Best? A Comparison of Compliance with Human and Robotic Coaches" (2019, 3 citations), she directly contrasts human versus robotic authority, revealing nuanced differences in how people respond to guidance from each. Dr. Pruznick’s contributions are vital for developing transparent, user-centered AI systems, ensuring that as robots become more integrated into daily life, their influence is both effective and ethically sound. Her research is foundational for students and engineers designing the next generation of collaborative robots.
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