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Carlos Gomez Cubero is a researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, creative robotics, and socially assistive technology. His work explores how robots can move beyond functional tasks to become partners in artistic expression, mental health support, and retail engagement. In his highly cited paper "The Robot is Present" (29 citations), Cubero investigates how robots can replicate or assist human creativity, opening new avenues for entertainment and companionship. He also pioneers the use of eye-tracking for intention recognition in human-robot interaction (12 citations), enhancing robots' ability to understand and respond to human cues. Cubero’s research on interaction strategy and robot intent in shopping behavior (4 citations) addresses ethical concerns around consumer manipulation, while his participatory pilot study on socially assistive robots for mental health (2025) demonstrates a commitment to real-world impact. With a growing citation footprint, Cubero is shaping how robots can enrich human life through creativity, empathy, and ethical design.