Hamed Mahzoon
Papers
16
Total Citations
99
H-Index
6
About
Hamed Mahzoon is a researcher in human-robot interaction (HRI) whose work bridges social robotics, cognitive science, and assistive technology. His primary research areas include robot-mediated communication, emotion expression in robots, and social skill development for both typically developing individuals and those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Mahzoon’s major contributions involve designing robots that can engage in emotionally resonant interactions—such as the android ERICA sharing experiences to provide mental comforting—and investigating how robot behaviors like vertical body movement or self-representation of interaction history influence human perceptions of mind and relationship quality. His work on attentional behavior in children with ASD using robotic agents has garnered 11 citations, while his studies on communication apprehension in video conferences with teleoperated robot avatars address real-world anxiety in remote interactions. Notable achievements include developing a shape-changing tensegrity robot for physical HRI and a bilingual speaking robot that adapts voice pitch and gender. With over 80 total citations across his top papers, Mahzoon’s research is shaping how robots can be designed as empathetic, socially aware partners in healthcare, education, and everyday communication.
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- 3Attentional Behavior of Children With ASD in Response to Robotic Agents11 citations · 2021
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