human-agent collaboration lab

navigating the complexities of human interaction in the era of novel technologies

lab meeting

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Our internal lab meetings on Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in David King Hall 2073A serve as a focal point for nurturing and advancing our research. During these sessions, we delve deep into the intricacies of our ongoing projects, fostering detailed discussions on specific topics. The primary aim is to synergize our collective expertise and insights to further elevate the quality and impact of our research within the lab.

Feel free to join us for our open research presentations beginning at 5:00 p.m. on the respective dates:

  • February 29th, 2024: Visual and Emotional Perspective Taking in Virtual Robots
  • March 21st, 2024: The Deceptive Charm of Decorative Anthropomorphism for Perceived Transparency
  • April 11th, 2024: The Pop-Out Effect of Error-Prone Stimuli Shapes the Effectiveness of AI Explainability

Besides the internal hac lab meetings everyone is welcome to join our public hri lab meetings. The hri lab, short for human-robot interaction lab, functions as a collaborative workspace initiated by different senior researchers affiliated with George Mason University. The hri lab launch is scheduled for February 7th, 2024, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Following the lab launch, regular weekly meetings will be held during the same time slot throughout the semester.

However, if you are interested in exploring opportunities to conduct research at the hac lab, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Roesler for more information and guidance.