Wei‐Chuan Chang
Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International
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Wei-Chuan Chang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and psychophysiology, with a primary focus on how robotic presence can modulate human emotional and physical experiences. His most notable contribution explores the potential of communication robots—specifically the companion robot Moffuly—to influence pain perception and hormonal responses in healthy individuals. In a controlled experimental study, Chang demonstrated that robot companionship may reduce subjective pain ratings and alter stress-related biomarkers, offering a novel, non-pharmacological approach to pain management. This work, published in 2025 and already garnering early citations, addresses the critical healthcare challenge of pain exacerbated by loneliness and emotional distress. By bridging robotics, psychology, and endocrinology, Chang’s research opens new avenues for using social robots as therapeutic tools in clinical and home settings. His findings hold promise for improving quality of life in aging populations, chronic pain patients, and individuals in isolation. Chang’s innovative methodology and interdisciplinary perspective mark him as an emerging leader in affective robotics and psychosomatic medicine.
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