Paola Cecilia Torrico Moron
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Paola Cecilia Torrico Moron is a researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and socially assistive robotics, with a focus on designing robots that can detect and respond to human disengagement. Her most cited work, "“Hmm, Did You Hear What I Just Said?”: Development of a Re-Engagement System for Socially Interactive Robots" (2019), addresses a critical challenge in robotics: maintaining user engagement during prolonged interactions. Torrico Moron’s key contribution lies in developing a system that enables robots to recognize when a human partner loses focus and to adapt their behavior—such as through verbal cues or gestures—to re-engage them. This work, with 2 citations, lays foundational groundwork for more natural, responsive human-robot communication. Her research has implications for educational robots, therapeutic assistants, and companion robots, where sustained interaction is essential. By tackling the subtle dynamics of disengagement and recovery, Torrico Moron advances the goal of creating socially intelligent machines that can interact as fluidly as humans. Her efforts contribute to a future where robots are not just tools, but empathetic partners.
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