Robots that Enhance Human-to-Human Interactions
We explore how robots can enhance human-to-human interactions to improve collaborative team outcomes by promoting inclusion, trust, and cohesion.
Our Research
Understanding Group Dynamics in the Context of HRI
We seek to build computational models that can detect important group dynamics to inform decision-making policies for robot actions.
Robots for Education
We are committed to making real world impact. We develop robots that provide personalized one-on-one tutoring help to students.
Recent News
Jan 8, 2023
University of Chicago Prof. Sarah Sebo presents robot-human interaction research
Imagine a world where humans empathize with robots. Well, according to recent research at the University of Chicago, they already do. About 40 students gathered in classroom B211 in the Technological Institute Friday afternoon to hear about University of Chicago computer science Prof. Sarah Sebo’s research as director of the Human-Robot Interaction Lab. Sebo presented
Jan 04, 2023
Lab Meetings for Winter 2023
HRI lab meetings will be held during the 2023 Winter quarter on Wednesdays from 3:00pm - 4:00pm in JCL 346 starting Wednesday, January 11. If you’re a current UChicago student and interested in learning more about our research and/or how to get involved with our research, please feel free to join our weekly lab meetings. Feel free to email sarahsebo@uchicago.edu if you have any questions.
Sep 28, 2022
Lab Meetings for Fall 2022
HRI lab meetings will be held during the 2022 Fall quarter on Wednesdays from 12:30pm - 1:30pm in JCL 354 starting Wednesday, September 28. If you’re a current UChicago student and interested in learning more about our research and/or how to get involved with our research, please feel free to join our weekly lab meetings. Feel free to email sarahsebo@uchicago.edu if you have any questions.
Sep 27, 2022
Welcoming New PhD Students
This fall, we are welcoming two new PhD students to the lab: Lauren Wright and Tewodros Ayalew. Welcome Lauren and Tewodros!
Aug 30, 2022
RO-MAN 2022 Paper Presentations
Our group is presenting 3 papers at the IEEE International Conference on Robot & Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN 2022):
- Physical Touch from a Robot Caregiver: Examining Factors that Shape Patient Experience by Alex Mazursky, Madeleine DeVoe, and Sarah Sebo
- Benefits of an Interactive Robot Character in Immersive Puzzle Games by Ting-Han Lin*, Spencer Ng*, and Sarah Sebo (*equal contribution)
- Parental Responses to Aggressive Child Behavior towards Robots, Smart Speakers, and Tablets by Keziah Naggita, Elsa Athiley, Beza Desta, and Sarah Sebo
Aug 29, 2022
HRI Lab at 2022 RO-MAN
Lauren, Spencer, and Timmy are attending RO-MAN in Naples, Italy this week to present their work!
Apr 9, 2022
HRI Lab Demos at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry's Robot Block Party
Our lab demoed our some current research projects at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry for their Robot Block Party event. It was incredibly fun to share our work and robots with so many interested children, adults, and robo-enthusiasts!
