Troels Aske Klausen

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Troels Aske Klausen is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics and human-robot interaction, with a primary focus on designing non-humanoid robots that communicate through somatic, non-verbal cues. His most influential work, "Signalling Emotions with a Breathing Soft Robot" (2022, 23 citations), introduces a novel pneumatically actuated soft robot that conveys emotional states—such as calm or agitation—by modulating its shape, movement, and breathing patterns. This research fundamentally challenges traditional anthropomorphic design, demonstrating that abstract, bio-inspired forms can effectively signal affect through kinesics and respiration. Klausen’s subsequent work, "Exploring the Interaction Kinesics of a Soft Social Robot" (2022, 7 citations), deepens this framework by systematically analyzing how observers interpret these dynamic, non-verbal behaviors. His most recent contribution, "A Soft Social Robot to Alleviate Anxiety Symptoms in Children" (2025), extends this technology into therapeutic applications, targeting pediatric anxiety. By prioritizing tactile, movement-based communication over speech or facial expressions, Klausen is redefining the expressive potential of soft robotics, opening new avenues for socially assistive robots in healthcare and emotional support. His work is essential reading for researchers in human-robot interaction, affective computing, and soft robotics.