Angelo Ruggiero

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Angelo Ruggiero is a leading voice in human-robot interaction, with a focused expertise on the psychological and social factors that drive robot acceptance and rejection. His most influential work introduces the SAR (Social Acceptance of Robots) model, a groundbreaking framework that moves beyond speculative future scenarios to analyze real-world opportunities for robotic service provision. In his seminal 2020 paper, which has garnered 9 citations, Ruggiero employs a rigorous qualitative methodology to dissect the nuanced sociotechnical barriers and enablers of robot adoption. Rather than assuming inevitable integration, his research critically examines the complex interplay of trust, utility, and cultural context that determines whether users embrace or resist robotic assistance. This work has established him as a key thinker in service robotics, offering practical insights for designers and policymakers seeking to bridge the gap between technological capability and human willingness. Ruggiero’s contributions are essential reading for anyone studying the human dimensions of automation and the future of collaborative work.