Sharath Prasad

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Sharath Prasad is a researcher whose work bridges human-robot interaction, educational outreach, and affective computing, with a particular focus on making robotics accessible and engaging for young learners. His most notable contribution is the development of the "Survivor Buddy" project—a four-degree-of-freedom expressive robot head designed to explore how robots can engage humans in social and educational contexts. This work gained significant visibility through its feature on the PBS science reality show "SciGirls," where Prasad collaborated with four middle-school girls to demonstrate the scientific process using Survivor Buddy. The project exemplifies his commitment to integrating affect and outreach into robotics research, showing how technical innovation can inspire the next generation of scientists. While his citation count is modest, the real-world impact of his work lies in its ability to demystify robotics for public audiences and foster early STEM interest. Prasad’s research raises important questions about the role of emotion and accessibility in human-robot interaction, making him a thoughtful contributor to the field’s educational and social dimensions.