Yi‐Chuan Chen
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Yi-Chuan Chen is a developmental psychologist whose research explores the intersection of human cognition, social perception, and human-robot interaction. Her most notable work investigates the uncanny valley effect—the discomfort people feel toward robots that appear almost, but not perfectly, human—through a developmental lens. In her highly cited 2024 paper, "Exploring the Developmental Aspects of the Uncanny Valley Effect on Children’s Preferences for Robot Appearance," Chen provides groundbreaking insights into how children’s preferences for robot appearances evolve with age, revealing that the uncanny valley emerges earlier than previously assumed and is shaped by cognitive and social development. This work has garnered 7 citations in a short time, signaling its impact on robotics, developmental science, and human-computer interaction. Chen’s research bridges critical gaps in understanding how humans, from childhood onward, form emotional and aesthetic responses to artificial agents, with implications for designing more intuitive and child-friendly robots. Her contributions are shaping the future of socially assistive robotics and developmental robotics.
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