Daniel Bazo

University of California, Santa Barbara

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1

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About

Daniel Bazo is a robotics researcher whose work centers on human-robot interaction, social robotics, and expressive robotic design. His most notable contribution is the development of the BERT2 social robot at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, a platform designed to explore how humans and robots communicate. In his highly cited 2010 paper (32 citations), Bazo pioneered a hybrid expressive face for BERT2, combining a plastic faceplate with an LCD display to create dynamic facial expressions—an innovative approach that bridges physical and digital interaction. This work has been foundational for researchers studying non-verbal communication in robotics, demonstrating how simple, cost-effective designs can enhance a robot’s social presence. Bazo’s research has influenced subsequent projects in affective computing and human-robot interaction, providing a practical framework for building more engaging and relatable robotic faces. His contributions continue to inspire students and engineers working at the intersection of design, psychology, and robotics.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Design and testing of a hybrid expressive face for a humanoid robot
32 citations · 2010
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2010 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 3
🏛 Institutions: University of California, Santa Barbara

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