Papers
9
Total Citations
194
H-Index
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About
Cesar Lucho is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, religion, and cultural studies, whose work redefines how we perceive and design social robots. His most influential contribution is the introduction of "theomorphic robots"—machines inspired by divine or supernatural figures—a concept he developed to bridge technology and spirituality. His landmark paper "Religion and Robots: Towards the Synthesis of Two Extremes" (67 citations) explores this synthesis, while "The creation of SanTO: a robot with 'divine' features" (23 citations) presents a tangible example: a robot resembling a Catholic saint statue, designed for social assistance in aging societies. Lucho also investigates how robot appearance shapes human perception, notably through cross-cultural studies on gender attribution. His work "She’s Electric—The Influence of Body Proportions on Perceived Gender of Robots across Cultures" (46 citations) involved over 150 participants, revealing how subtle design choices bias user expectations and acceptance. With over 190 citations across his publications, Lucho’s research challenges conventional robot morphology, offering novel frameworks for culturally sensitive, emotionally resonant human-robot interaction. His innovative approach—blending engineering, anthropology, and theology—positions him as a unique voice in socially assistive robotics, inspiring new directions for designing machines that resonate with deeply human values.
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Top Papers
- 1Religion and Robots: Towards the Synthesis of Two Extremes67 citations · 2019
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- 3Daedalus26 citations · 2014
- 4The creation of SanTO: a robot with “divine” features23 citations · 2018
- 5Design Strategies for Representing the Divine in Robots17 citations · 2018
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