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Research
The Institute for Humane Robotics' research program studies how embodied AI changes human behavior, development, and relationships, and turns those findings into evaluation frameworks and public reports.
Overview
Why research matters now.
Our work spans cognitive neuroscience, child development, and AI alignment. We publish frameworks, briefings, and reports that are written to be used: by engineers designing products, by policymakers writing rules, and by the public living with the results.
- Who it’s for
- Researchers, product teams, funders, and institutions studying human–robot coexistence.
- Evidence that is legible to engineers and regulators alike.
- Early access to findings for members before public release.
- A shared vocabulary for humane robot behavior.
What you get
How we work with you.
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Evaluation frameworks
Operational criteria for assessing companion, care, and household robots on social, developmental, and safety dimensions.
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Reports and briefings
Plain-language syntheses of what is known, what is contested, and what teams should do about it now.
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Collaborative studies
Field and lab studies with partner labs and companies, designed for publication and for practice.
Get in touch.
Connect with our team to explore collaboration opportunities or learn more about our initiatives.