Papers
6
Total Citations
58
H-Index
4
About
Amit Arora is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction (HRI), social cognition, and behavioral science, whose work has significantly advanced our understanding of how humans relate to and engage with robotic systems. His most-cited work, "Finding 'H' in HRI" (2021, 25 citations), explores how the Big Five personality traits — extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness — shape robot likeability and successful HRI outcomes, bringing a deeply humanistic lens to a technically dominated field. Building on this, his 2019 paper "The Race Between Cognitive and Artificial Intelligence" (13 citations) critically examines the socio-behavioral and ethical dimensions often overlooked in HRI research. Arora's innovative AXIS framework — addressing anthropomorphic, xenocentric, intentional, and social robotics — further demonstrates his commitment to theoretically grounded, interdisciplinary inquiry. Notably, his work extends into applied contexts, including leveraging social robotics and anthropomorphism to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. With over 58 cumulative citations, Arora's research meaningfully bridges psychology, ethics, and robotics, making him an essential voice for students and scholars navigating the evolving human-robot relationship.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Finding “H” in HRI25 citations · 2021
- 2The Race Between Cognitive and Artificial Intelligence13 citations · 2019
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- 4Managing Social Robotics and Socio-cultural Business Norms5 citations · 2022
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