Generations in Dialogue: Human-Robot Interactions and Social Robotics with Professor Marynel Vasquez

Summary

In this episode, Professor Marynel Vázquez discusses her evolving research on human‑robot interaction, emphasizing how robots can navigate social groups by modeling interactions as graphs and adapting to errors in real time. She highlights the potential of socially aware robots in education and the importance of involving target users to address misunderstandings and ethical concerns. Vázquez’s interdisciplinary perspective blends computer science, behavioral science, and design, offering insights into building robots that understand spatial behavior, social influence, and multi‑party dynamics.