T. Koumpogiannis

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T. Koumpogiannis is a robotics researcher whose work centers on humanoid robot design and human-robot interaction (HRI), with a particular focus on gaze control and visual perception systems. His most-cited paper, "Head-eyes system and gaze analysis of the humanoid robot Romeo" (2014, 33 citations), presents the development of a sophisticated head assembly for the bipedal humanoid Romeo, enabling reliable stereo vision and gaze-shifting capabilities essential for natural HRI. This contribution provides a foundational hardware platform for experiments in navigation, object tracking, and social robotics. Koumpogiannis’s research bridges mechanical design and cognitive robotics, advancing how robots use gaze to communicate intent and engage with humans. His work on Romeo has implications for assistive robotics and autonomous systems, where intuitive interaction is critical. By integrating robust head-eye coordination into a full-sized humanoid, he has helped push the boundaries of embodied AI, making robots more expressive and perceptive in real-world settings.