The Sense of Commitment: An Integrative Framework for Modelling the Sense of Commitment project, which has received a grant from the EU's European Research Council (ERC), is led by Dr John Michael. His project team are investigating how we assess our own levels of commitment and those of others, and their work is seeking to fill the scientific knowledge gap through research that could impact on a significantly wide range of disciplines, including how robots interact with humans. It might also hold promise for improved treatment of borderline personality disorder.

'This kind of research will help keep the EU at the forefront of innovation in robotics but also productivity - maintaining motivation in companies - and health' says John Michael. Please see here for the full update: https://erc.europa.eu/projects-figures/stories/making-sense-commitment