Patrick de Sousa

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Patrick de Sousa is a researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focus on developing intuitive interfaces for service robots. His most-cited work, "Human-Robot Interaction Based on Gestures for Service Robots" (2017, 6 citations), explores the use of gesture recognition to enable more natural and accessible communication between humans and robots in service settings. This contribution addresses a key challenge in robotics: bridging the gap between complex machine commands and user-friendly control. By designing systems that interpret human gestures, de Sousa’s work advances the goal of making service robots more responsive and adaptable in real-world environments, such as healthcare, hospitality, or domestic assistance. While his citation count reflects a focused, early-stage impact, his research aligns with broader trends in non-verbal interaction and user-centered design, offering a foundation for future studies on multimodal robot control. De Sousa’s work is particularly relevant for students and researchers interested in the intersection of computer vision, robotics, and human factors, highlighting how simple, intuitive gestures can transform the way we collaborate with machines.