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162
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About
Dr. Antonietta M. Esposito is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction, social robotics, and affective computing. Her work fundamentally explores how technology can understand, process, and respond to human social and emotional information, with a particular focus on designing systems that are both engaging and trustworthy. Her most influential paper, "Needs and challenges in human computer interaction for processing social emotional information" (109 citations), established a critical framework for the field. Dr. Esposito is especially renowned for her groundbreaking research on human-robot interaction with elderly populations. Her study "Elders prefer female robots with a high degree of human likeness" (26 citations) is a seminal work in a nascent field, providing essential methodology for assessing user preferences and matching robot roles to user needs. She has further advanced the field by identifying key behavioral and physical features that drive user acceptance of virtual agents, robots, and chatbots, as detailed in her recent work "Do you like me?" (14 citations). Her contributions are vital for developing assistive technologies that are not only functional but also socially and emotionally resonant.
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- 2Elders prefer female robots with a high degree of human likeness26 citations · 2019
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- 4Seniors’ Appreciation of Humanoid Robots13 citations · 2019