Arvid Kappas
@arvidkappas.bsky.social
Emotion scientist and professor of psychology with a particular interest in social robotics and human-robot interaction. Pop-culture nerd. Sci-Fi fan. Trekkie. Owner of guitars.
A truly multi-disciplinary panel of key note speakers has been announced for ISRE2026 in Brisbane 11-14 July, 2026: Christian von Scheve, Kate Rossmanith, and Ronnie de Sousa. There is still time to submit a paper or symposium at www.isre2026.org Deadline is Nov 21st. Exciting city!
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A truly multi-disciplinary panel of key note speakers has been announced for ISRE2026 in Brisbane 11-14 July, 2026: Christian von Scheve, Kate Rossmanith, and Ronnie de Sousa. There is still time to submit a paper or symposium at www.isre2026.org Deadline is Nov 21st. Exciting city!
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Stop by the SPR Video Booth (In front of the Elevators, 8th Floor) to film a 60–90 second spotlight on your research. Open to all attendees! #2025SPR
October 16, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Stop by the SPR Video Booth (In front of the Elevators, 8th Floor) to film a 60–90 second spotlight on your research. Open to all attendees! #2025SPR
A life well lived. R.I.P. Jane Goodall
Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall dies aged 91
The conservationist was renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy.
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October 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
A life well lived. R.I.P. Jane Goodall
Looking forward to our symposium on "We still need to know more about how emotions and social context interact in driving facial activity" at next week's CERE in Grenoble
Parallel Session 6: T4 – CERE2025 - 10th Conference of the Consortium of European Research on Emotion
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July 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Looking forward to our symposium on "We still need to know more about how emotions and social context interact in driving facial activity" at next week's CERE in Grenoble
Hope for Nao and Pepper robots on the horizon.
RobotLAB pledges ‘zero disruption’ to servicing Aldebaran robots despite liquidation of business
With the recent news that French robotics pioneer Aldebaran, the original creator of the NAO and Pepper robots, has entered judicial liquidation, RobotLAB is stepping forward to provide clarity, co…
roboticsandautomationnews.com
June 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Hope for Nao and Pepper robots on the horizon.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/13/t... meltdown - thanks ChatGPT!!!chatgpt-ai-chatbots-conspiracies.html?unlocked_article_code=1.O08.KIMq.jr8ol0K49bEg&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
They Asked an A.I. Chatbot Questions. The Answers Sent Them Spiraling.
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June 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Good night sweet Boy! Brian Wilson dead at 82. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...
Brian Wilson, visionary creative spirit for the Beach Boys, dies aged 82
Musician, who suffered from mental health problems, wrote and produced the 1966 album Pet Sounds – seen by many as the greatest album of all time
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June 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Good night sweet Boy! Brian Wilson dead at 82. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...
Sly Stone, Maestro of a Multifaceted, Hitmaking Band, Dies at 82
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June 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The passing of #BillAtkinson triggers fond memories of the early days of the #Apple #Macintosh - I still miss #Hypercard - these were days of discovery - right on your desk www.nytimes.com/2025/06/07/t...
Bill Atkinson, Who Made Computers Easier to Use, Is Dead at 74
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June 9, 2025 at 5:47 AM
The passing of #BillAtkinson triggers fond memories of the early days of the #Apple #Macintosh - I still miss #Hypercard - these were days of discovery - right on your desk www.nytimes.com/2025/06/07/t...
It is game over for Aldebaran, maker of social robots. After a period of being insolvent, a French court yesterday closed the doors of the struggling company. My lab, like dozens of others, depends on Nao and Pepper for research. #socialrobots #aldebaran #robotics
www.frenchweb.fr/aldebaran-li...
www.frenchweb.fr/aldebaran-li...
Aldebaran, liquidation d’une icône de la Frenchtech, que valent encore ses actifs ?
Symbole de la robotique française, la société a été placée en liquidation judiciaire le 2 juin. Les actifs, largement dépréciés, témoignent d’un
www.frenchweb.fr
June 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
It is game over for Aldebaran, maker of social robots. After a period of being insolvent, a French court yesterday closed the doors of the struggling company. My lab, like dozens of others, depends on Nao and Pepper for research. #socialrobots #aldebaran #robotics
www.frenchweb.fr/aldebaran-li...
www.frenchweb.fr/aldebaran-li...
Go out and catch some live music!
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6 ways live music could help combat the loneliness epidemic
A new research review shows live music isn’t just entertainment — it’s a proven way to boost feelings of belonging and community.
theconversation.com
May 27, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Go out and catch some live music!
theconversation.com/6-ways-live-...
theconversation.com/6-ways-live-...
Is reading over? Are professors' worries expressing a romantic desire for an outmoded activity?
The Reading Struggle Meets AI
The crisis has worsened, many professors say. Is it time to think differently?
www.chronicle.com
May 27, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Is reading over? Are professors' worries expressing a romantic desire for an outmoded activity?
I just received word that Ellen Berscheid passed away last Thursday. Her work, with Elaine Hatfield, greatly impacted how we understand love today. RIP
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Ellen S. Berscheid - Wikipedia
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May 27, 2025 at 9:07 AM
I just received word that Ellen Berscheid passed away last Thursday. Her work, with Elaine Hatfield, greatly impacted how we understand love today. RIP
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_S...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_S...
Hot off the press: Laban, G., Morrison, V., Kappas, A. et al. Coping with Emotional Distress via Self-Disclosure to Robots: An Intervention with Caregivers. Int J of Soc Robotics (2025). doi.org/10.1007/s123...
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Coping with Emotional Distress via Self-Disclosure to Robots: An Intervention with Caregivers - International Journal of Social Robotics
People often engage in self-disclosure and social sharing when trying to cope with emotional distress. This study introduces a novel long-term intervention designed to help informal caregivers cope wi...
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May 26, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Hot off the press: Laban, G., Morrison, V., Kappas, A. et al. Coping with Emotional Distress via Self-Disclosure to Robots: An Intervention with Caregivers. Int J of Soc Robotics (2025). doi.org/10.1007/s123...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
No wonder we can use Bad as a synonym for impressive Gerben van Kleef argues that transgressive acts by leaders find support not despite the norm violation but because of it. #socialpsychology #toxicleaders #500poundgorilla www.linkedin.com/posts/gerben...
Understanding (and counteracting) the appeal of transgressive leaders | Gerben van Kleef
Transgressive leaders appear to enjoy growing popularity across the globe. Why is this so? Synthesizing recent evidence, I propose that (i) such leaders are appealing not despite their transgressive b...
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May 22, 2025 at 7:54 AM
No wonder we can use Bad as a synonym for impressive Gerben van Kleef argues that transgressive acts by leaders find support not despite the norm violation but because of it. #socialpsychology #toxicleaders #500poundgorilla www.linkedin.com/posts/gerben...
A.I. Is Getting More Powerful, but Its Hallucinations Are Getting Worse
www.nytimes.com
May 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Europe and the US a story of two approaches to trains www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/o...
Opinion | Europe Built Trains. America Built Highways and Regret.
www.nytimes.com
May 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Europe and the US a story of two approaches to trains www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/o...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc... the world is not black and white.
The Mother Who Never Stopped Believing Her Son Was Still There
For decades, Eve Baer remained convinced that her son, unresponsive after a severe brain injury, was still conscious. Science eventually proved her right.
www.theatlantic.com
May 17, 2025 at 7:25 AM
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc... the world is not black and white.
Our paper was the top downloaded article in the International Journal of Social Robotics in 2024. Building Long-Term Human–Robot Relationships: Examining Disclosure, Perception and Well-Being Across Time.
Guy Laban, Arvid Kappas, Val Morrison & Emily S. Cross
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Guy Laban, Arvid Kappas, Val Morrison & Emily S. Cross
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
May 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Our paper was the top downloaded article in the International Journal of Social Robotics in 2024. Building Long-Term Human–Robot Relationships: Examining Disclosure, Perception and Well-Being Across Time.
Guy Laban, Arvid Kappas, Val Morrison & Emily S. Cross
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Guy Laban, Arvid Kappas, Val Morrison & Emily S. Cross
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
I guess there will be more conferences elsewhere then. Another brick in the wall.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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French scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found
France’s research minister said the scientist was traveling to Houston for a conference when his phone was searched
www.theguardian.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:05 AM
I guess there will be more conferences elsewhere then. Another brick in the wall.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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