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Sam Thellman is an Assistant Professor specializing in Cognitive Science at Linköping University, focusing on human-robot interaction and human-AI interaction. His research aims to understand how people intuitively interpret and interact with intelligent systems, particularly in attributing mental states and intentions to robots and autonomous vehicles. He studies cognitive processes and contributes to the development of AI systems that are predictable, explainable, and aligned with human expectations. His interdisciplinary work examines how road users anticipate the behavior of self-driving cars, applying both theoretical and experimental approaches to provide insights that support the design of safe and purposeful human-AI interactions. He has also published his PhD thesis on social robots as intentional agents, reflecting his deep engagement with the field and its implications for future technology.
Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden
Teaching and research in cognitive science with a focus on human-robot interaction.
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