Todd Lubart

Université Paris Cité, National Research University Higher School of Economics

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Todd Lubart is a leading figure in creativity research, with a particular focus on the intersection of human cognition and artificial systems. His work spans the psychology of creativity, educational innovation, and the emerging field of human-robot interaction. Lubart’s major contributions include pioneering the concept of “humbots”—hybrid human-robot creative systems—and advancing theoretical frameworks that bridge creativity research with educational robotics. His influential paper “Educational Robotics and Robot Creativity” (2021, 44 citations) critiques the lack of theoretical grounding in robotics-based creativity education, proposing a more rigorous interdisciplinary dialogue. In “Creativity in Humans, Robots, Humbots” (2021, 17 citations), he systematically explores three modes of robotic creativity: supporting human creativity, acting as autonomous creative agents, and collaborating in hybrid systems. Lubart’s work has shaped how researchers and educators understand creativity in technological contexts, challenging simplistic views and offering nuanced perspectives on how machines can augment human creative potential. His research continues to influence fields from cognitive science to AI ethics, making him a key voice in the future of creative collaboration between humans and machines.