Tarek Toumi
Papers
2
Total Citations
12
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2
About
Tarek Toumi is a researcher at the forefront of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), with a focused interest in bridging the gap between technical robotics and human social dynamics. His work centers on equipping robots with emotional capacities and improving the quality of their social exchanges with people. Toumi’s key contribution lies in adapting established psychological frameworks—specifically, Norman’s theory of human action—for use in robotic systems, a novel approach that seeks to make robot behavior more intuitive and socially aware. His most-cited paper, “Adaptation of action theory for Human-robot social interaction” (2013, 7 citations), lays the groundwork for this integration. Building on this, his 2014 paper, “From Human-Computer Interaction to Human-Robot Social Interaction” (5 citations), provides a critical bridge between the established field of HCI and the emerging challenges of social robotics, synthesizing prior work to chart a clearer path forward. While his citation counts reflect a niche but growing field, Toumi’s work is foundational for researchers seeking to move beyond simple command-and-control robotics toward truly collaborative, emotionally intelligent machines.
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Top Papers
- 1Adaptation of action theory for Human-robot social interaction7 citations · 2013
- 2From Human-Computer Interaction to Human-Robot Social Interaction5 citations · 2014