Bhavana Nachenahalli Bhuthegowda

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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Bhavana Nachenahalli Bhuthegowda is a rising researcher at the forefront of human-robot interaction, specializing in the practical deployment and evaluation of social robots. Her work critically examines the capabilities and limitations of platforms like Pepper and NAO, focusing on their integration with artificial intelligence for real-world applications. Her most-cited paper, “An Exploration of the Pepper Robot’s Capabilities: Unveiling Its Potential” (2023, 23 citations), provides a foundational assessment of social robots in domains such as healthcare, education, and service industries, highlighting both their strengths and constraints. Bhuthegowda’s recent contributions push boundaries further, including “Next-Gen Stress Monitoring: Social Robot and AI Integration” (2024) and “NAO vs. Pepper: Speech Recognition Performance Assessment” (2024), which together demonstrate her commitment to enhancing robot utility through AI-driven sensing and comparative performance analysis. Her work is pivotal for students and researchers seeking to understand how social robots can be effectively deployed in sensitive, human-centered contexts. By systematically evaluating these technologies, Bhuthegowda is helping to shape the next generation of empathetic, capable robotic assistants.