Bijetri Biswas

University of Bristol, North Bristol NHS Trust

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Bijetri Biswas is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and soft robotics, with a focus on how large-scale, inflatable systems and therapeutic robots shape human experience. Her most cited work, "Encounter with the Giants: Understanding Interaction with Large-scale Inflatable Soft Robots" (2025, 6 citations), explores the unique physical and emotional dynamics of engaging with massive, compliant robots—a critical step toward making soft robotics viable for real-world clinical interventions. In her autoethnographic study "Living with a Sleep Robot" (2024, 2 citations), Biswas turns the lens inward, documenting her own experience with a soft robotic sleep aid to reveal how these technologies impact physiological and mental health. This deeply personal approach underscores her broader mission: bridging the gap between laboratory prototypes and effective, human-centered clinical tools. Her work is notable for its methodological innovation—combining rigorous engineering with qualitative, first-person narratives—and its direct relevance to pressing health challenges like sleep disorders. With growing citation impact, Biswas is shaping a future where soft robots are not just functional but truly companionable.