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Arnaud Aumont is a robotics researcher whose work centers on the design of natural, intuitive human-robot interaction. His primary contributions lie in developing compliant, force-controlled humanoid robots that can safely and seamlessly collaborate with people. Aumont’s most influential work, “Natural Interaction Design of a Humanoid Robot” (38 citations), establishes a framework for integrating multiple communication modalities—gestures, facial expressions, and movement—into a cohesive, user-friendly interface. He further advanced this vision with his research on force-guiding mobile robots, demonstrating how joint-space impedance control allows a person to physically lead a robot by the hand, translating direct contact into motion commands (14 and 10 citations). Aumont also played a key role in the development of Johnny-0, a compliant, force-controlled humanoid designed for interactive autonomy. His work is foundational for creating robots that are not just tools, but partners capable of understanding and responding to human physical cues, paving the way for more natural and accessible robotic assistants.