Sergi del Moral

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Sergi del Moral is a researcher in robotics and artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on social robotics and motor behavior learning in autonomous systems. His work bridges the gap between human-robot interaction and adaptive control, exploring how robots can develop coordinated, natural movements and socially aware behaviors. Del Moral’s most-cited paper, “Social Robot Paradigms: An Overview” (2009, 13 citations), provides a foundational survey of frameworks for designing robots that engage with humans in social contexts, influencing early discussions in the field. His second major contribution, “Emerging motor behaviors: Learning joint coordination in articulated mobile robots” (2009, 8 citations), investigates how robots can autonomously acquire coordinated motor skills through learning, advancing the understanding of adaptive locomotion and manipulation. Though his citation counts are modest, del Moral’s work is notable for its interdisciplinary approach, combining insights from developmental psychology, robotics, and control theory. His research has contributed to the conceptual groundwork for socially interactive robots and adaptive motor learning, making him a thoughtful voice in the evolution of autonomous, human-aware robotic systems.