As robots become common in our environment, they are predicted to perform tasks alongside humans. Social psychology studies indicate that performing tasks next to others leads to social comparison

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The research explores the impact of social comparison when performing tasks alongside a robot. It examines how individuals' perceptions, behaviors, and performance outcomes are influenced by comparing themselves to a robotic counterpart. The study considers factors such as competitiveness, motivation, and emotional responses in human-robot interaction. The findings suggest that social comparison with robots can enhance or hinder task performance depending on whether the comparison elicits positive motivation or negative pressure. This has implications for designing robots that effectively collaborate with or assist humans in work and social environments.