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Andrea Costigliola is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction and social robotics, with a particular focus on non-anthropomorphic platforms. Her most cited work, "Follow me: Communicating intentions with a spherical robot" (2016, 20 citations), explores how robots with unconventional forms—like the Sphero—can effectively convey their intentions to humans in social environments. This contribution is significant because it challenges the assumption that robots must be human-like to be understood, instead demonstrating that even simple, spherical robots can engage in meaningful, intuitive communication. By studying how such robots interact with people, Costigliola has helped broaden the design space for social robots, making them more accessible and versatile in real-world settings. Her research underscores the importance of intention communication in fostering trust and collaboration between humans and machines. For students and researchers in robotics and human-robot interaction, her work offers a compelling case for rethinking robot design beyond anthropomorphism, opening new avenues for creating robots that are both functional and socially adept.
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- 1Follow me: Communicating intentions with a spherical robot20 citations · 2016