Are our existing theories of #hci accounting for longterm development in our relationships with digital agents? With children and robots, we find some evidence of longterm relationships and even changes *within* individuals!

doi.org/10.1080/1044...

#childrobotinteraction #hri #academicsky #psych

Do physical social cues, like faces, affect social behaviour? With robots, perhaps not, but stacking different cues together may make a difference.

Learn more in paper 2: doi.org/10.1080/1044...

#humanrobotinteraction #hri #hci #psychology #academicsky #publication #socialrobots #phdlife #postdoc

Are we intimidated by digital agents with superhuman cognitive abilities? Turns out, we may not like them as much but we definitely think that they have the "right" answer. 🧵/2

Read paper 1 now! doi.org/10.1007/s123...

#humanrobotinteraction #hri #socialrobots #psychology #academicsky #hci

It was supposed to be my first ever convention 💔 Here's to hoping they make it right.

📢 Annndddd it's out! Read my take on mental health safeguards in schools and why we may be reluctant to implement policy reform (at least in India): www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-w...

#mentalhealth #psychsky #academiasky #academia #research #newsletter #education #educationsky #edtech #india #edpsych

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P.S. if you're curious, check out [@]thesarginitiative and [@]anywherebutherefangirl on Instagram!

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Absolutely!! I just LOVE when worlds collide 💜

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Thank you!!

Can't speak for other universities/countries, there are different systems everywhere, but the University of Amsterdam does make its defenses accessible (i.e., members of the public who cannot attend in-person can watch online!)