human-robot interaction virtual reality laboratory experiments
This PhD research investigates how virtual reality can be used to study and potentially enhance human empathy and visual perspective-taking (VPT) toward robots.
➝ Noushin’s research is currently collecting data in the lab through Fall 2026 and regularly welcomes motivated research assistants.
Publications
Jamaatlou, N., McDonald, C., Roesler, E., & Wiese, E. (2025). Spontaneous visual perspective-taking in human–robot interaction as a methodological artifact of spatial stimulus arrangement. Scientific Reports. (Accepted for publication)
Dissertation
Jamaatlou, N. (2025). Willingness to take the perspective of robots: Embodiment in VR as a potential intensifier (Doctoral dissertation). ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. https://www.proquest.com/docview/3304345049
♥ This work was conducted in collaboration with Craig McDonald and Eva Wiese, who contributed as senior researchers on this project. We are also deeply grateful to all research assistants who have supported this work over the years through data collection, participant coordination, and lab operations, including Emily Amaro, Vincenzo De Lillo, Hanna Parikh, Pawinee Pithayarungsarit, Iffat Raja, Christianna Svancara, Hendeke Tafesse, and Katarina Tran.