Betsy E.M.A.G. van Dijk
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Betsy E.M.A.G. van Dijk is a researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focus on social robotics, nonverbal communication, and the design of interactive behaviors for robots in public spaces. Her work explores how robots can effectively engage with multiple people simultaneously, using subtle cues like gaze to manage attention and social dynamics. In her notable study on a tour guide robot’s gaze behavior during storytelling about art, she investigated how robots can address multiple persons by favoring one individual with directed gaze, thereby influencing group interaction and engagement. Though her most-cited paper has garnered 4 citations, it represents foundational work within the EU FP7 project FROG, contributing to the development of more socially aware robots. Her research has implications for designing robots that operate in museums, exhibitions, and other public settings, where natural, intuitive interaction with diverse audiences is critical. Van Dijk’s contributions help bridge the gap between robotic functionality and human social expectations, advancing the field of socially assistive and interactive robotics.
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