Astrid Weiss
Assistant Prof. Dr.in phil. Mag.a phil.
About
Do we really perceive and react differently to Embodied Artificial Intelligence than to `any other' technology? With a background in Sociology and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), I study how humans interact with new technology. My general research interests are user-centered design and evaluation studies for Human-Computer Interaction and Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) with a focus on in-the-wild studies and controlled experiments. I am especially interested in the impact technology has on our everyday life and what makes people accept or reject technology. For more details check my personal website.
I hold a master's degree in sociology, a PhD in social sciences and Human-Computer Interaction, and a venia docendi in Human-Computer Interaction from the University of Salzburg. During my studies I specialized on methodologies of empirical social research and applied statistics. In my PhD thesis, I developed an evaluation framework that supports user-centered assessment of HRI scenarios. In my habilitation I argue for more epistemological diversity in HRI research, going beyond the dominant positivist approaches stemming from experimental psychology and robotics.
I publish in conferences such as HRI, RO-MAN, and ICSR and journals such as International Journal of Social Robotics, Autonomous Robots, and the Journal of HRI. I am regularly member of Program and Organizing Committees related to HRI research.
Role
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Assistant Professor
Human Computer Interaction, E193-05
Courses
2022W
- Bachelor thesis informatics and business informatics / 193.070 / PR
- Human Robot Interaction / 193.085 / VU
- Project Medical Informatics / 193.100 / PR
- Scientific Research and Writing / 193.052 / SE
- Seminar Media and Human-Centered Computing / 193.039 / SE
- Seminar Medical Informatics / 193.101 / SE
- User Research Methods / 193.055 / VU
2023S
- Bachelor Thesis for Informatics and Business Informatics / 187.A13 / PR
- Bachelor thesis informatics and business informatics / 193.070 / PR
- Exploring Disruptive Technologies / 193.115 / LU
- Medical Informatics Project / 193.089 / PR
- Scientific Research and Writing / 193.052 / SE
- Seminar Media and Human-Centered Computing / 193.051 / SE
Projects
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Caring Robots // Robotic Care
2022 – 2027 / Austrian Science Fund (FWF) -
MAXimizeMe - XXLMontage für alle
2021 – 2023 / Arbeiterkammer Vienna -
Exploring Long-Term Human-Robot Interaction
2018 – 2022 / Austrian Science Fund (FWF) -
Vision-based Human-Robot Cooperation: Perspective Sharing ¿
2013 – 2016 / Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
Publications
Note: Due to the rollout of TU Wien’s new publication database, the list below may be slightly outdated. Once APIs for the new database have been released, everything will be up to date again.
2022
- Video-Connecting Families: (Post-)Covid Practices and Lessons Learned for Human-Robot Interaction in Work Settings / I. Schwaninger, F. Carros, A. Weiss, V. Wulf, G. Fitzpatrick / accepted for publication in Universal Access in the Information Society
2021
- Using the Design of Adversarial Chatbots as a Means to Expose Computer Science Students to the Importance of Ethics and Responsible Design of AI Technologies / A. Weiss, R. Vrecar, J. Zamiechowska, P. Purgathofer / Talk: INTERACT 2021, Bari, Italien; 2021-08-30 - 2021-09-03; in: "Proceedings of IFIP Conference on Human-Computer Interaction", (2021), 331 - 339
- Merely a Conventional `Diffusion´ Problem? On the Adoption Process of Anki Vector / A. Weiss, A. Pillinger, C. Tsiourti / Talk: 30th IEEE International Conference on Robot & Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), Vancouver; 2021-08-08 - 2021-08-12; in: "Proceedings of the 30th IEEE International Conference on Robot & Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN)", (2021), 712 - 719
- "The robot may not notice my discomfort"--Examining the Experience of Vulnerability for Trust in Human-Robot Interaction / G. Hannibal, A. Weiss, C. Vicky / Talk: 30th IEEE International Conference on Robot & Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), VIRTUAL; 2021-08-08 - 2021-08-12; in: "Proceedings of the 30th IEEE International Conference on Robot & Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN)", IEEE (ed.); IEEE, Virtual (2021), ISBN: 978-3-642-31714-9; 704 - 711
- Es ist Zeit für bessere Ideen: Ein Aufruf zu mehr Partizipation in der Gestaltung sozialer Serviceroboter / A. Weiss et al. / in: "In digitaler Gesellschaft: Neukonfigurationen zwischen Robotern, Algorithmen und Usern", Transcript, 2021, 99 - 132
- Mein neuer Teamkollege ist ein Roboter! Wie soziale Roboter die Zukunft der Arbeit verändern können". / S. Köszegi, A. Weiss / in: "CSR und Künstliche Intelligenz", Springer, 2021, 279 - 303
- Cobots in Industry 4.0: A Roadmap for Future Practice Studies on Human-Robot Collaboration / A. Weiss, A. Wortmeier, B. Kubicek / IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, 51 (2021), 4; 335 - 345
- Robots beyond Science Fiction: Mutual Learning in Human-Robot Interaction on the Way to Participatory Approaches / A. Weiss et al. / AI & Society, Special Issue on Critical Robotics Research (2021), 1 - 15
- What Do You Mean by 'Trust'? Establishing Shared Meaning in Interdisciplinary Design for Assistive Technology / I. Schwaninger, F. Güldenpfennig, A. Weiss, G. Fitzpatrick / International Journal of Social Robotics, Special Issue on Trust, Acceptance and Social Cues (2021), Special Issue on Trust, Acceptance and Social Cues; 19 pages
2020
- Was Vector a Companion during Shutdown? Insights from an Ethnographic Study in Austria / C. Tsiourti, A. Pillinger, A. Weiss / Poster: 8th International Conference on Human-Agent Interaction (HAI2020), Online; 2020-11-10 - 2020-11-13; in: "Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Human-Agent Interaction", (2020), 269 - 271
- On the Intention to Use the Pepper Robot as Communication Channel in a Business Context: Results of a User Acceptance Survey / C. Schmidbauer, M. Umele, T. Zigart, A. Weiss, S. Schlund / Talk: HAI '20: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Human-Agent Interaction, Online; 2020-11-10 - 2020-11-13; in: "HAI '20: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Human-Agent Interaction", ACM, (2020), 204 - 211
- Inconsequential Appearances: An Analysis of Anthropomorphic Language in Voice Assistant Forums / A. Weiss, A. Pillinger et al. / Poster: Extended Abstracts of the 2020 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, Online; 2020-06-17; in: "Extended Abstracts of the 2020 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems", (2020), 7 pages
- Taxonomy of Trust-Relevant Failures and Mitigation Strategies / S. Tolmeijer, A. Weiss, M. Hanheide, F. Lindner, T. Powers, C. Dixon, M. Tielman / Talk: 2020 ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, Cambridge, United Kingdom; 2020-03-23 - 2020-03-26; in: "HRI '20: Companion of the 2020 ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction", (2020), 10 pages
- Wenn Menschen und Roboter in Interaktion treten - Beispielhafte Problemstellungen und Anwendungsgebiete eines transdisziplin¨aren Forschungsfeldes / A. Weiss / in: "Mensch und Maschine", Blätter für Technikgeschichte (BfTG), 2020, (invited), 31 - 56
- Envisioning social robotics: Current challenges and new interdisciplinary methodologies / G. Hannibal, A. Weiss / Interaction Studies (invited), 21 (2020), 1; 1 - 6
- Integrative Social Robotics Hands-on / K. Fischer, J. Seibt, R. Rodogno, M. Rasmussen, A. Weiss, W. Juel, N. Krüger / Interaction Studies, 21 (2020), 1; 145 - 185
2019
- "You Are Doing so Great!" - The Effect of a Robot´s Interaction Style on Self-Efficacy in HRI / S. Zafari, I. Schwaninger, M. Hirschmanner, C. Schmidbauer, A. Weiss, S. Koeszegi / Talk: 28th IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication, New Delhi, India; 2019-10-14 - 2019-10-18; in: "Proceeding of Robot and Human Communication", IEEE, (2019), 7 pages
- Qualities of Trust: Caputuring Aspects beyond System Reliability / I. Schwaninger, A. Weiss, Ch. Frauenberger / Talk: The 28th IEEE International Conference on Robot & Human Interactive Communication, New Delhi; 2019-10-14 - 2019-10-18
- Exploring Trust in Human-Agent Collaboration / I. Schwaninger, G. Fitzpatrick, A. Weiss / Talk: The 17th European Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work, Salzburg; 2019-06-08 - 2019-06-12; in: "Proceedings of 17th European Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work", European Society for Socially Embedded Technologies (EUSSET), Proceedings of 17th European Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (2019), ISSN: 2510-2591
- Educational Robotics-Engage Young Students in Project-Based Learning / G. Jäggle, M. Vincze, A. Weiss, G. Koppensteiner, W. Lepuschitz, S. Zakall, M. Merdan / in: "The Challenges of the Digital Transformation in Education", Springer, 2019, ISBN: 978-3-030-11935-5, 360 - 371
- Ethics and trust: Principles, verification and validation (dagstuhl seminar 19171) / M. Fischer, C. List, M. Slavkovik, A. Weiss / Dagstuhl Reports, 9 (2019), 4
2016
- Hobbit, a care robot supporting independent living at home: First prototype and lessons learned / D. Fischinger, P. Einramhof, K. Papoutsakis, W. Wohlkinger, P. Mayer, P. Panek, S. Hofmann, T. Koertner, A. Weiss, A. Argyros, M. Vincze / Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 75 (2016), A; 60 - 78
2014
- Towards a Robot for Supporting Older People to Stay Longer Inde-pendent at Home / M. Vincze, W.L. Zagler, L. Lammer, A. Weiss, A. Huber, D. Fischinger, T. Koertner, A. Schmid, C. Gisinger / Talk: Joint 45th International Symposium on Robotics, München; 2014-06-02 - 2014-06-03; in: "ISR 2014", (2014)
- Don´t Bother Me: Users´ Reactions to Different Robot Disturbing Behaviors / A. Weiss, M. Vincze, P. Panek, P. Mayer / Poster: 9th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction (HRI 2014), Bielefeld; 2014-03-03 - 2014-03-06; in: "Proceedings of the 9th ACM/IEEE international conference on Human-Robot Interaction, IEEE Press", (2014)
- Hobbit, a care robot supporting independent living at home: First prototype and lessons learned / D. Fischinger, P. Einramhof, K. Papoutsakis, W. Wohlkinger, P. Mayer, P. Panek, S. Hofmann, T. Körtner, A. Weiss, A. Argyros, M. Vincze / Robotics and Autonomous Systems, DOI: 10.1016/j.robot.2014.09.029 (2014), DOI: 10.1016/j.robot.2014.09.029
2013
- Hobbit - The Mutual Care Robot / D. Fischinger, P. Einramhof, W. Wohlkinger, K. Papoutsakis, P. Mayer, P. Panek, T. Koertner, S. Hoffmann, A. Argyros, M. Vincze, C. Gisinger, A. Weiss / Talk: 2013 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2013), Tokyo; 2013-11-03 - 2013-11-08; in: "Proceedings of the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2013)", (2013), 6 pages
Awards
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SharedSpace
2018 / Richter-Programm / Austria -
Junge Akademie
2017 / Mitgliedschaft / Austria -
Vision4HRC
2013 / Firnberg-Programm / Austria -
enlisted among the 25 women you need to know in robotics
2013 / robohub.org / USA
And more…
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