Robert Hartmann
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About
Robert Hartmann is a leading figure in social robotics, with a primary focus on designing robots capable of engaging children in long-term, emotionally resonant interactions. His most influential contribution is the development of Tega, an expressive, Android-based social robot platform introduced in 2016. Tega’s innovative “squash and stretch” design allows for rich, non-verbal communication, making it uniquely suited for sustained engagement with young users. This foundational work, which has garnered 37 citations, has shaped subsequent research into how robots can serve as educational companions and therapeutic aids. Hartmann’s achievements lie in bridging engineering and developmental psychology, creating platforms that are both technically robust and socially intuitive. His research continues to influence the design of affordable, scalable social robots, pushing the boundaries of human-robot interaction in real-world settings.
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- 1Tega: A social robot37 citations · 2016