Barbara Sienkiewicz
Papers
8
Total Citations
26
H-Index
3
About
Barbara Sienkiewicz is an emerging researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-robot interaction (HRI), social robotics, and participatory design. Her most cited contribution examines how inclusive, stakeholder-driven design methodologies can shape the deployment of social robots in elderly care settings, engaging diverse groups including the elderly themselves, caregivers, and medical professionals — a framework that has already attracted notable attention with 8 citations since its 2024 publication. Sienkiewicz also investigates the subtler dimensions of robot perception and trust, exploring how a robot's language of interaction and sense of humor influence user attitudes. Her work on human-in-the-loop error detection addresses the practical realities of human-robot collaboration, helping designers build more resilient and responsive robotic systems. Further broadening her scope, she has studied pointing gestures in household robotics, the psychological dimensions of "creepy" technology, and the relationship between robotics and social sustainability. Collectively, her research reflects a deeply human-centered philosophy — one concerned not only with what robots can do, but how people experience, trust, and coexist with them. Still early in her career, Sienkiewicz is establishing herself as a thoughtful voice in socially responsible robotics design.
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Top Papers
- 1A participatory design approach to using social robots for elderly care*8 citations · 2024
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- 3How Language of Interaction Affects the User Perception of a Robot3 citations · 2023
- 4Is a Humorous Robot More Trustworthy?3 citations · 2023
- 5A participatory design approach to using social robots for elderly care3 citations · 2024
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- 8Robots and Social Sustainability2 citations · 2024