# Trust in Queer Human-Robot Interaction

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.07458 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2311.07458/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 13 Nov 2023.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Encoding Inequity: Examining Demographic Bias in LLM-Driven Robot Caregiving](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2503.05765/) (2025)

## Abstract (arXiv)

Human-robot interaction (HRI) systems need to build trust with people of diverse identities. This position paper argues that queer (LGBTQIA+) people must be included in the design and evaluation of HRI systems to ensure their trust in and acceptance of robots. Queer people have faced discrimination and harm from artificial intelligence and robotic systems. Despite calls for increased diversity and inclusion, HRI has not systemically addressed queer issues. This paper suggests three approaches to address trust in queer HRI: diversifying human-subject pools, centering queer people in HRI studies, and contextualizing measures of trust.