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Banan Bamoallem’s research lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction, collaborative robotics, and mediated communication, with a particular focus on enhancing user experience and social presence. Her early work on head movements in mediated interaction (7 citations) laid the groundwork for understanding how nonverbal cues shape user involvement, a key insight for designing more natural telepresence systems. In her 2014 paper on telepresence robots, she outlined design requirements for maximizing social presence, contributing foundational knowledge to the field. More recently, Bamoallem has turned her attention to the adoption of collaborative robots (CoBots) in traditional craft industries, as seen in her 2024 study. This work uniquely combines the Technology-to-Performance Chain and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology to propose a user acceptance model tailored for small businesses in Saudi Arabia. By addressing both economic challenges and cultural heritage preservation, she offers a practical framework for integrating robotics into artisanal contexts. Her research demonstrates a commitment to bridging technology and human-centered design, with implications for inclusive innovation in robotics.