Sarit Sass
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Dr. Sarit Sass is a leading voice in the emerging field of human-robot and human-drone interaction, with a particular focus on the dynamics of collocated encounters. Her most-cited work, "Collocated Human-Drone Interaction: Methodology and Approach Strategy" (2019, 69 citations), lays critical groundwork for understanding how autonomous drones should navigate shared physical spaces with people. By systematically investigating approach strategies—such as direction, speed, and distance—Sass established foundational parameters that directly inform the design of safer, more intuitive consumer and industrial drones. This research, which bridges robotics, psychology, and human factors, has become a key reference for engineers and interaction designers aiming to reduce anxiety and improve trust in autonomous systems. Beyond this landmark study, her broader contributions explore how ground robots and aerial vehicles can communicate intent and social cues, shaping the future of seamless human-robot collaboration. With her work cited in subsequent studies on drone etiquette and proxemics, Sass continues to influence how we design for a world where humans and robots increasingly share space.
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- 1Collocated Human-Drone Interaction: Methodology and Approach Strategy69 citations · 2019