Robots Aid in Decoding Human Self-Perception

A recent study highlights how robots can model and test aspects of the human sense of self, providing insights into this complex phenomenon. By simulating processes like body ownership and agency, robots can help researchers understand the development and disruption of the sense of self, such as in schizophrenia or autism. This interdisciplinary approach combines cognitive robotics, psychology, and psychiatry to explore human identity, suggesting that robots could serve as both models and experimental tools in this research.