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Johan Hoorn is an Associate Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in the development of social robotics and artificial intelligence. His research focuses on the impact of robots on users, with particular attention to communicative technologies, creative virtuality, and emotionally intelligent systems. Hoorn is known for his work on the documentary 'Alice Cares,' which illustrates the interaction between old women and a friendly care robot. This documentary has won several awards, including the national Eureka Prize and the international Prix Grand Écran at the Paris Science Film Festival. He has received prestigious accolades such as the Burgen Scholarship from Academia Europaea and the Lorentz Fellowship from the Royal Dutch Academy of Arts and Sciences. His work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing creativity and technological advancements in society. Hoorn has also participated in various academic lectures and activities, engaging in the societal implications of AI and robotics in eldercare contexts.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands
Leading research and development in social robotics and artificial intelligence.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.