Samarendra Hedaoo

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Samarendra Hedaoo investigates the intersection of human-robot interaction, social robotics, and privacy ethics. His work explores how robots can navigate the nuanced social expectations of public-yet-private spaces, such as cafes, where service robots must balance data-driven personalization with user privacy. In his highly cited 2019 paper, *“A Robot Barista Comments on its Clients,”* Hedaoo examines how people perceive a robot using customer data in conversation, revealing critical insights into the design of socially aware systems—work that has garnered 23 citations for its timely relevance. He further advances the field by probing whether robot motion alone can convey distinct personalities. In his 2020 study, *“Distinguishing Robot Personality from Motion,”* he programmed autonomous motion styles inspired by Happy, Sleepy, and Grumpy from the Seven Dwarfs, demonstrating that movement can effectively communicate character traits. This research, with 12 citations, opens new avenues for designing more relatable and engaging robotic companions. Hedaoo’s contributions are shaping how robots understand and respect human social boundaries, making him a notable voice in the ethical deployment of autonomous systems.