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Lars Christian Jensen’s research lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction (HRI), programming by demonstration, and social robotics, with a focus on how robots can communicate and collaborate more effectively with people. His most influential work, “A Comparison of Types of Robot Control for Programming by Demonstration” (2016, 59 citations), systematically evaluates kinesthetic guidance, teleoperation, and external controls, providing foundational insights for non-expert robot teaching. Jensen also explores the nuanced role of emotion and social cues in HRI: his 2019 paper on emotion expression (40 citations) argues for context- and culture-dependent emotional displays, while his work on charismatic speech (32 citations) demonstrates that robots using speech patterns akin to Steve Jobs can enhance user engagement. His studies on social gaze in collaborative assembly (32 citations) and robot approach (22 citations) further illuminate how nonverbal behaviors build trust and legibility. Notably, Jensen addresses overtrust in robotics, with papers on reducing blind trust in failing systems (12 citations) and self-driving cars (10 citations), highlighting real-world safety implications. With over 265 total citations, his research bridges technical design and social psychology, offering practical guidance for creating robots that are both intuitive and trustworthy.