Lewis Riches
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Lewis Riches is a researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and social robotics, with a focus on how people perceive and attribute social and emotional qualities to non-humanoid robots. His work critically examines the design features that influence these attributions, such as the presence of legs, ears, and tails in robotic platforms. In his most-cited study, "Does a 'robot dog' need legs, ears, and tail? A comparative analysis of intention- and emotion-attribution to Miro-E and Unitree Go1," Riches systematically compares how users attribute intentions and emotions to two distinct robotic dogs—one biomimetic (Miro-E) and one more mechanical (Unitree Go1). This work, though early in its citation impact, provides foundational insights for designing robots that effectively communicate social cues without anthropomorphic overreach. Riches’ contributions are particularly valuable for developers of companion robots and autonomous systems, as they help bridge the gap between engineering design and user psychology. His research is increasingly cited in fields ranging from animal-robot interaction to affective computing, marking him as an emerging voice in understanding the subtle social dynamics of human-robot relationships.
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