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Dr Busby Grant is the Deputy Director of University of Canberra's Collaborative Robotics Lab. She is a researcher in Cognitive Psychology and Human-Robot Interaction in the Discipline of Psychology, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra. She works in multidisciplinary teams to further our understanding of the dynamics between people and robotic systems in real-world settings. Find out more at UC Collaborative Robotics Lab and CRLab GitHub.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, The Development of Mental Time Travel, University of Queensland
1 Jan 2001 → 1 Jun 2005
Award Date: 1 Jun 2005
Bachelor, Bachelor of Science (Honours Class I), University of Queensland
1 Jan 2000 → 31 Dec 2000
Award Date: 31 Dec 2000
Bachelor, Bachelor of Science, University of Queensland
1 Jan 1997 → 31 Dec 1999
Award Date: 31 Dec 1999
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Next-Gen Robotics (Germii) - UC Co-funded PhD scholarships
HERATH, D. (CI) & Busby Grant, J. (CoI)
1/07/23 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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Uncharted Territory 2023 - Robotic Art and HRI Project
HERATH, D. (CI), Busby Grant, J. (CoI) & THWAITES, D. (CoI)
4/07/23 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Evaluation Review of use of Thrombolytics
UPTON, D. (CI), Busby Grant, J. (CoI), NAUNTON, M. (CoI) & UPTON, P. (CoI)
28/02/15 → 31/07/15
Project: Research
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Anthropomorphism and the Desire for Social Connection: The Role of Sociality Motivation Factors in Predicting Perceptions of a Social Robot
Minter, E., Tankard, R., Norman, O. & Busby Grant, J., 16 Mar 2026, Companion Proceedings of the 21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, HRI Companion 2026. Baillie, L., Smart, W. D., De Graaf, M., Gombolay, M. & Torre, I. (eds.). United States: Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, p. 180–185 6 p. (Companion Proceedings of the 21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, HRI Companion 2026).Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Exploring the Safety, Trust, Psychosocial, Legal, and Economic Impact of Cyber Attacks on Social Robots: What Should People Know and How Can We Mitigate Risks?
Morgan, P., Herath, D., Caleb-Solly, P., Studley, M., Williams, E., Hu, A. A. L., Sandoval, E. B., Jayasuriya, M., Wang, M. & Grant, J. B., 16 Mar 2026, Companion Proceedings of the 21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, HRI Companion 2026. Baillie, L., Smart, W. D., De Graaf, M., Gombolay, M. & Torre, I. (eds.). Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, p. 1414-1416 3 p. (Companion Proceedings of the 21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, HRI Companion 2026).Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Other chapter contribution › peer-review
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From Affinity to Adoption: Exploring Affinity with Technology, Social Presence, and Intended Future Robot Use
Konrad, S., Wijesinghe, N., Roesler, E. & Busby Grant, J., 2026, Companion Proceedings of the 21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, HRI Companion 2026. Baillie, L., Smart, W. D., De Graaf, M., Gombolay, M. & Torre, I. (eds.). United States: Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, p. 624–628 5 p. (Companion Proceedings of the 21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, HRI Companion 2026).Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Conference contribution › peer-review
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From Failing to Exceeding User Expectations: A Large-Scale Study Exploring the Role of Expectation Gap Magnitude and Direction in Robot Adoption Intention
Hu, A.A.-L., Crisp, D., Konrad, S., Herath, D. & Busby Grant, J., 16 Mar 2026, Companion Proceedings of the 21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, HRI Companion 2026. Baillie, L., Smart, W. D., De Graaf, M., Gombolay, M. & Torre, I. (eds.). United States: Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, p. 263–267 5 p. (Companion Proceedings of the 21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, HRI Companion 2026).Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Robots in the Room: A Qualitative Exploration of Democratic Agency and AI-Augmented Deliberations
Herath, D., Asenbaum, H., Busby Grant, J., Jayasuriya, M., Savini, E. & Ghanta, H., 16 Mar 2026, Companion Proceedings of the 21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, HRI Companion 2026. Baillie, L., Smart, W. D., De Graaf, M., Gombolay, M. & Torre, I. (eds.). United States: Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, p. 1045–1049 5 p. (Companion Proceedings of the 21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, HRI Companion 2026).Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Conference contribution › peer-review
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2026 Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation
HERATH, D. (Chair), WANG, M. (Member of programme committee), HUSSEIN, A. (Member of programme committee), JAYASURIYA, M. (Member of programme committee), WANG, X. (Member of programme committee) & Busby Grant, J. (Member of programme committee)
30 Nov 2026 → 2 Dec 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Technology and Educator Responsibility: A Roundtable Discussion of the Ethical Risks of Educational Technologies in Psychology Tertiary Education
Busby Grant, J. (Speaker)
13 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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The Augmented Human: Merging Minds, Bodies and Humans with Machines
Busby Grant, J. (Speaker)
14 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Technologies - MDPI (Journal)
HERATH, D. (Editor), Busby Grant, J. (Editor) & WANG, X. (Editor)
1 May 2025 → 31 Aug 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Expert Reviewer - Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Busby Grant, J. (Participant)
2025Activity: Expert Advice and Other › Expert Review
Prizes
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Best Late Breaking Report Runners-up – Robots in the Room: A Qualitative Exploration of Democratic Agency and AI-Augmented Deliberations
HERATH, D. (Recipient), ASENBAUM, H. (Recipient), Busby Grant, J. (Recipient), SAVINI, E. (Recipient), JAYASURIYA, M. (Recipient) & Ghanta, H. (Recipient), 2026
Prize
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Faculty of Health Teaching and Learning Award
Busby Grant, J. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Other distinction
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Faculty of Health Teaching Excellence Award
Busby Grant, J. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Other distinction
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Vice-Chancellors Award for Teaching Excellence
Busby Grant, J. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Other distinction
Press/Media
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Study Results from University of Canberra Broaden Understanding of Magnetic Field Therapy (The Effects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Over the Lateral Parietal Region On Episodic Future Thinking and Episodic Memory)
Flood, A., Busby Grant, J. & van Boxtel, J.
12/06/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for November 29, 2025
29/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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What is the purpose of giving human form to machines?
28/08/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Merging Technology with Human Psychology
14/06/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Researchers from University of Queensland Discuss Findings in Diabetes Mellitus Management (Measurement of Serum 1,5-ag Provides Insights for Diabetes Management and the Anti-viral Immune Response)
6/03/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment