Amori Yee Mikami

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Dr. Amori Yee Mikami is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction and affective computing, with a focus on how robotic systems can facilitate emotional communication. Her most-cited work, "Sharing Feelings via Mini Robot Gestures" (2023, 5 citations), introduces a novel approach to empathic interaction by enabling participants to send and receive emotional signals through the gestures of small, mobile robots. This research explores an underexamined modality of social signaling, leveraging the embodied and kinetic qualities of robots to convey feelings in ways that extend beyond traditional screens or verbal cues. Dr. Mikami’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging robotics and psychology, demonstrating how mini robots can serve as mediators for emotional expression—a concept with implications for assistive technology, remote communication, and mental health support. Her work has been recognized for its creativity and potential to reshape how we think about non-human agents in social contexts. With a growing citation impact, Dr. Mikami continues to advance the field by designing interactive systems that prioritize empathy and connection, making her a key figure in the next wave of socially aware robotics.