Humans have a special ability to predict and plan actions based on what others might do, thanks to their understanding of other agents' thoughts. This helps compensate for delays in our movements and makes interactions smoother. By studying cognition, scientists can create robots that interact efficiently with their surroundings and people. This research shows that robots can be seen as cognitive agents, leading to more natural human-robot interactions. Bringing together different fields like robotics, neuroscience, and psychology can lead to new insights and advancements in understanding how cognition affects interactions.