Examining oxytocin as a causal mechanism for long-term bonding between humans and autonomy
Abstract
Abstract/ Summary. The overall objective of this proposal is to examine oxytocin (OT) as a causalmechanism for long-term bonding in human-autonomy dyads. We define bonding as the development of a close friendship, strong comradery, or deep affiliation between members of the same group and in this proposal we will use the terms bonding and affiliation interchangeably. Our central hypothesis is that autonomous systems (virtual agents, and social robot) equipped with features optimized for social interaction will engage the human social affiliation system and that OT is a causal factor for this affiliative behavior. By adopting a comprehensive, interdisciplinary research program drawing on psychology, ergonomics, and neuroscience, we plan to accomplish the overall objective of this proposal and to test our central hypothesis by pursuing the following specific aims.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 24, 2019
- Source ID
- FA95501810455
Entities
People
- Frank Krueger
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- George Mason University
- United States Air Force