Maria Santaguida, Ph.D. candidate in Psychology, is a Research Fellow at the Astrosexological Research Institute and a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Concordia University. They specialize in human sexuality, with a focus on technology-based sexuality, Erobotics, and digital sexual behaviour. Their research explores the applications and implications of emerging sexual technologies (e.g., virtual partners, erotic chatbots, and sex robots) on Earth and in space. Their dissertation delves into the correlates of sexting behaviour among adults. Their doctoral work is funded by the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et Culture.