Kahyeon Kim
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Kahyeon Kim investigates the intersection of human-robot interaction and social robotics, with a particular focus on designing robots that navigate shared public spaces with social awareness. Her most-cited work, "Which Robot Do You Prefer When Boarding an Elevator: Fast vs. Considerate" (2024, 6 citations), examines a deceptively simple yet critical everyday scenario—elevator boarding—to reveal how people’s preferences shift between efficiency and politeness in constrained, high-stakes environments. This research challenges the prevailing assumption that speed alone dictates user satisfaction, demonstrating that considerate behaviors can significantly improve human comfort and acceptance of robots in crowded, transitional spaces. By highlighting the nuanced social expectations that arise even in brief encounters, Kim’s work contributes to the broader field of socially acceptable robot navigation and etiquette. Her findings hold practical implications for the design of service robots in buildings, hospitals, and transit hubs, where seamless coexistence with humans is paramount. As a rising voice in human-robot interaction, Kim is helping to shape a future where robots are not only functional but also socially fluent companions in our daily lives.
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