Research

My research interests include Human-Computer Interaction, Human-Robot Interaction, and video games. My master's thesis explored the effects of gender in interactions with a voice agent running coach. My undergraduate research investigated how neurotic robot personalities and fictional robot backstories can be used in interactions with social robots.

Publications

LTJ: A Capability-based Digital Journaling Tool to Support Well-being of Newcomers in Life Transition

Nabil Bin Hannan, Casey O'Neill, Anthony Maocheia-Ricci and Edith Law

PACM HCI/CSCW 2025

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"Help Me, I'm Feeling Down!" - Neurotic Robots Increase Bystander Engagement

Toushal Sewruttun, Casey O'Neill, Edith Law, and Daniel J. Rea

RO-MAN 2025

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Coursework

Exploring Voice Agent Gender in a Running Coach Application

Casey O'Neill

Master's Thesis

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Comparing the Effects of Verbal and Nonverbal Robot Cues on Perceived Confidence

Casey O'Neill

ECE750: Social Robotics (University of Waterloo)

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Using an Augmented Reality Exercise Game to Improve Exercise Experiences

Casey O'Neill and Aswad Tariq

CS889: Research Methods in HCI (University of Waterloo)

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