We do not anthropomorphize a robot based only on its cover: context matters too!

M Dubois-Sage, B Jacquet, F Jamet, J Baratgin - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
The increasing presence of robots in our society raises questions about how these objects
are perceived by users. Individuals seem inclined to attribute human capabilities to robots, a …

People with autism spectrum disorder could interact more easily with a robot than with a human: reasons and limits

M Dubois-Sage, B Jacquet, F Jamet, J Baratgin - Behavioral Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder show deficits in communication and social
interaction, as well as repetitive behaviors and restricted interests. Interacting with robots …

Augmenting Mobile App with NAO Robot for Autism Education

AM Mutawa, HM Al Mudhahkah, A Al-Huwais… - Machines, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper aims to investigate the possibility of combining humanoid robots, particularly the
NAO robot, with a mobile application to enhance the educational experiences of children …

Dictator game with a robot in children with autism spectrum disorders: Sharing is predicted by positive attributions towards the agent

M Dubois-Sage, Y Lembert, F Jamet… - … Conference on Human …, 2023 - Springer
The increasing use of robots for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), with the
notable aim of supporting the development of social skills, prompts the question of the extent …

Does Cognitive Load Affect Explicit Anthropomorphism?

F Calonne, M Dubois-Sage, F Jamet… - … Conference on Human …, 2023 - Springer
People tend to attribute human traits to non-human entities, such as animals, God or robots.
This tendency, referred to as anthropomorphism, is seen as a natural, automatic inclination …