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Amy Costa is a rising leader in the field of physical human-robot interaction (pHRI), challenging foundational assumptions about how humans and robots move together. Her most-cited work, "Guiding a Human Follower with Interaction Forces" (2022, 6 citations), critically re-examines the prevailing notion that human movement intention can be reduced to simple force-dynamic equations. Drawing inspiration from physical human-human interaction (pHHI), Costa’s research reveals the nuanced, context-dependent nature of how people respond to forces—a discovery with profound implications for designing safer, more intuitive collaborative robots. By bridging insights from biomechanics and social touch, she is reshaping how robots interpret and respond to human partners, moving beyond rigid models toward adaptive, human-aware control. Though early in her career, Costa’s work has already sparked important conversations in the pHRI community, earning recognition for its interdisciplinary rigor and practical relevance. Her contributions promise to make human-robot teamwork more natural, efficient, and trustworthy—a vital step toward robots that truly understand the people they work alongside.
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