Arvid Kappas
@arvidkappas.bsky.social
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Emotion scientist and professor of psychology with a particular interest in social robotics and human-robot interaction. Pop-culture nerd. Sci-Fi fan. Trekkie. Owner of guitars.
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Arvid Kappas
@arvidkappas.bsky.social
· Jun 16
RobotLAB pledges ‘zero disruption’ to servicing Aldebaran robots despite liquidation of business
With the recent news that French robotics pioneer Aldebaran, the original creator of the NAO and Pepper robots, has entered judicial liquidation, RobotLAB is stepping forward to provide clarity, co…
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Arvid Kappas
@arvidkappas.bsky.social
· May 26
Coping with Emotional Distress via Self-Disclosure to Robots: An Intervention with Caregivers - International Journal of Social Robotics
People often engage in self-disclosure and social sharing when trying to cope with emotional distress. This study introduces a novel long-term intervention designed to help informal caregivers cope wi...
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Arvid Kappas
@arvidkappas.bsky.social
· May 22
Understanding (and counteracting) the appeal of transgressive leaders | Gerben van Kleef
Transgressive leaders appear to enjoy growing popularity across the globe. Why is this so? Synthesizing recent evidence, I propose that (i) such leaders are appealing not despite their transgressive b...
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Arvid Kappas
@arvidkappas.bsky.social
· May 16
Why Do Emotions Hijack Our Decisions? The Neuroscience of Impulsivity
Why do some people struggle to control their actions when emotions run high? What happens in the brain when impulsive decisions take over? Why do some brains lose control under high arousal, while oth...
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@arvidkappas.bsky.social
· Mar 19
‘It’s beautiful, don’t you think?’ The urban miners unearthing treasure in Belgium’s homes and garages
As the historic town of Leuven strives to become carbon neutral, it is transforming how its building are made – and demolished. Are there lessons for the rest of the world?
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@arvidkappas.bsky.social
· Mar 16
Opinion | Musk Said No One Has Died Since Aid Was Cut. That Isn’t True. (Gift Article)
A journey through the front lines of global poverty shows that when the world’s richest men slash aid for the world’s poorest children, the result is sickness, starvation and death.
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