Anastasia Kuzminykh

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Anastasia Kuzminykh is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on the social and emotional dimensions of aerial robotics. Her work explores how humans perceive and emotionally connect with drones, challenging the traditional view of these machines as purely functional tools. In her highly cited paper, "Drone in Love: Emotional Perception of Facial Expressions on Flying Robots" (2021, 60 citations), she pioneered the study of how facial expressions on drones can evoke emotional responses, demonstrating that sociability is key to their acceptance in human spaces. Her more recent work, "Anthropomorphism and Affective Perception" (2024, 10 citations), further investigates how lifelike qualities assigned to drones shape complex affective interpretations, offering new measurement frameworks for this emerging field. Kuzminykh’s contributions are foundational in defining the affective and anthropomorphic dimensions of aerial robotics, bridging engineering, psychology, and design. Her research not only advances our understanding of human-drone relationships but also informs the development of more socially intelligent flying robots, making her a pivotal figure in shaping the future of human-robot coexistence.