Caitlin A. Stamatis

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Caitlin A. Stamatis is a leading voice at the intersection of affective computing, human-robot interaction, and well-being. Her research focuses on how emotionally intelligent robots—powered by advances in affective AI—can be designed to support mental health and human flourishing. Stamatis is best known for her comprehensive survey work, notably "Past, Present, and Future: A Survey of the Evolution of Affective Robotics for Well-Being," which has garnered over a dozen citations and is recognized as a foundational roadmap for the field. In this work, she systematically traces the explosive growth of affective robotics, identifying key technological breakthroughs and outlining future directions for deploying robots as empathetic companions in therapeutic and everyday settings. Her contributions help bridge the gap between AI engineering and psychological science, offering a framework for developing robots that not only recognize human emotions but also respond in ways that promote resilience and well-being. Stamatis’s work is essential reading for researchers and students interested in the ethical, technical, and human-centered design of socially assistive robots.