Andromachi Katselaki

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Andromachi Katselaki is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, cultural heritage, and digital access. Her work focuses on leveraging robotic telepresence to democratize museum experiences, addressing the critical issue of physical and geographical barriers that limit public engagement with cultural exhibits. Katselaki’s major contribution lies in her development and evaluation of robotic avatars that allow remote users to navigate museum spaces in real time, effectively bringing the museum to the visitor rather than the other way around. Her most cited paper, “Experiences from the use of a robotic avatar in a museum setting” (2001, 18 citations), provides foundational insights into user interaction and system design for such applications. This work, along with related publications like “Enhancing Museum Visitor Access Through Robotic Avatars Connected to the Web,” showcases her role in shaping early frameworks for telepresence in cultural settings. Katselaki was also instrumental in the TOURBOT project, an innovative initiative that integrated robotics with web-based interfaces to create interactive museum tours. Her research has laid essential groundwork for accessible cultural heritage, influencing subsequent developments in assistive robotics and virtual museum experiences.

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1. 1
   Experiences from the use of a robotic avatar in a museum setting

   18 citations · 2001
2. 2
   Enhancing Museum Visitor Access Through Robotic Avatars Connected to the Web

   3 citations · 2001
3. 3
   Experiences from the use of a robotic avatar in a museum setting

   2 citations · 2001
4. 4
   TOURBOT - Interactive Museum Telepresence Through Robotic Avatars Project Presentation and Prospects

   2 citations · 2000

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