Ricardo Colomo‐Palacios

Østfold University College, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

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Ricardo Colomo-Palacios is a leading researcher at the intersection of software engineering, cybersecurity, and human-robot interaction. His work centers on the safe and effective deployment of social robots in public spaces, addressing critical challenges in user experience, security, and system architecture. His most influential publication, "User Experience in Social Robots" (2021, 45 citations), establishes foundational principles for designing robots that are accepted in everyday environments like healthcare and education. Building on this, his systematic review "A Systematic Review on Social Robots in Public Spaces: Threat Landscape and Attack Surface" (2022, 35 citations) maps the complete security vulnerabilities of these systems, a vital contribution as robots become more autonomous. More recently, his 2024 study on "Architectural views for social robots in public spaces" provides concrete business and security strategies for real-world deployment. Colomo-Palacios also explores operational efficiency through his work on "Lean Robotics." With over 45 citations on his top paper alone, his research is shaping how we build robots that are not only functional and engaging but also secure and trustworthy in our shared spaces.