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  • An Expressive Robot Has More to Lose When It Makes Mistakes

    August 03, 2026

    In the first study to measure brain activity, hormones, self-reported attitudes and behavior simultaneously to assess trust during interactions with a humanoid robot, a team led by researchers at Drexel University found that people tend to develop a more immediate bond with a robot that is interactive and engaging, but that trust can quickly dissolve if it begins making mistakes.

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