Robots and social influence

Overview

This project was inspired by the classic Asch conformity experiment and investigates whether social robots, acting as exemplars, can influence people’s assessments and evaluations. Due to the requirements of blind review, the preregistration and additional project materials will be made publicly available after the embargo period ends.

I joined the project in April 2025 as part of my master’s internship. My primary responsibilities included programming the robots using a Wizard-of-Oz technique, supporting the orchestration of the experimental setup, refining informed consent and debriefing materials, registering the project on OSF, and managing participant recruitment in the lab.