Miranda Anderson

University of Edinburgh, The University of Osaka

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Miranda Anderson is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focus on teleoperated androids, personal presence, and roboethics. Her work explores how robots can serve as communication interfaces that convey individuality and a sense of being with a specific person, particularly in family and child-centered contexts. In her most-cited paper, "Representing Personal Presence with a Teleoperated Android: A Case Study with Family" (2008, 7 citations), she investigates key elements for creating the illusion of personal presence through robotic avatars, demonstrating how children engage in conversational tasks with a geminoid. Her 2010 paper, "Involving Interface: An Extended Mind Theoretical Approach to Roboethics" (5 citations), bridges neuroscience and ethics, arguing for interdisciplinary input in designing responsible interfaces. Anderson’s work on expressing individuality through teleoperated androids (2008, 2 citations) further underscores the importance of robot appearance and atmosphere in shaping user perception. Though her citation counts are modest, her contributions are foundational in understanding how robots can mediate human connection, blending cognitive science, ethics, and design to advance the field of socially interactive robotics.