Tatiana N. Oberley
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Tatiana N. Oberley investigates the psychological and design factors that shape human-robot relationships, with a particular focus on social robots and companion technologies. Her work bridges human-computer interaction, robotics, and social psychology to understand how people form emotional bonds with non-human agents. In her most cited study, “Man’s New Best Friend? Strengthening Human-Robot Dog Bonding by Enhancing the Doglikeness of Sony’s Aibo” (2020, 22 citations), Oberley conducted a 2x2 experiment manipulating whether the Aibo was framed as a puppy or robot and whether it had fur, revealing that perceived doglikeness significantly strengthens human-robot attachment. Her follow-up work, “How Early Task Success Affects Attitudes Toward Social Robots” (2020, 6 citations), demonstrates that initial success in interactive tasks fosters more positive attitudes, highlighting the importance of first impressions in human-robot encounters. Oberley’s research offers practical insights for designing more engaging and emotionally resonant social robots, informing both consumer robotics and therapeutic applications. Her contributions are particularly relevant as robotic companions become increasingly integrated into homes, healthcare, and education.
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- 2How Early Task Success Affects Attitudes Toward Social Robots6 citations · 2020