Robot Talk Episode 144 – Robot trust in humans, with Samuele Vinanzi - Robohub

In episode 144 of the Robot Talk podcast, Claire interviews Samuele Vinanzi, a Senior Lecturer in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at Sheffield Hallam University, about how robots assess whether to trust or distrust humans. Vinanzi’s expertise lies in Cognitive Robotics, which combines robotics, AI, cognitive science, and psychology to develop robots capable of human-like perception, reasoning, and interaction. His research emphasizes social collaboration between humans and robots, focusing on emotional intelligence, intention reading, and the concept of artificial trust. Vinanzi’s recent book, "In Robots We Trust," delves into the dynamics of trust relationships between humans and robots, highlighting the importance of trust in human-robot interactions. The episode situates Vinanzi’s work within the broader context of robotics and AI advancements, as explored in the Robot Talk podcast series. The podcast regularly features discussions on diverse topics such as collaborative robot arms, robot swarms, and human-robot relationships. This episode contributes to understanding how robots can better interpret human behavior