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Simon Robinson is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), with a particular focus on trust, cross-cultural factors, and accessible design. His most cited paper, "Exploring Factors Affecting User Trust Across Different Human-Robot Interaction Settings and Cultures" (2022, 20 citations), investigates how trust in robots varies across scenarios and between cultures, comparing studies in Saudi Arabia and the UK. This work is foundational for designing robots that are accepted globally. Robinson also contributes to shape-changing interfaces with "Morphino" (2020, 15 citations), which bridges HCI with robotics and material science. His commitment to inclusive technology is evident in "Sustainabot" (2019, 10 citations), which explores using everyday foodstuffs as inputs and outputs for emergent users—populations with limited access to mainstream digital devices. More recently, his 2023 paper "Modelling Human Trust in Robots During Repeated Interactions" (6 citations) advances real-time trust calibration to prevent over- or under-reliance on robots. With a growing citation record and a focus on culturally-aware, accessible, and dynamic interfaces, Robinson is shaping how robots and interactive systems can better serve diverse human needs.