Christof Lutteroth

University of Auckland, University of Bath

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Christof Lutteroth is a leading researcher in human-computer interaction and digital health, whose work bridges the gap between user experience and emerging technologies. His major contributions span two distinct yet impactful domains: accessible 3D content creation and the human-centered design of healthcare AI. In his early work, Lutteroth pioneered methods for generating high-resolution 3D models from unconstrained, uncalibrated cameras, democratizing 3D content creation by removing the need for expensive equipment or specialized skills. More recently, his research has shifted to the critical challenge of trust in healthcare AI robots. His highly topical 2025 study, "The AI of the Beholder," systematically demonstrates that user trust is shaped by experiential and user-centered factors—such as perceived empathy and reliability—rather than a robot's visual appearance. This finding has profound implications for the responsible deployment of AI in clinical settings. With his work accumulating citations and shaping discourse, Lutteroth is recognized for advancing both the technical accessibility of 3D modeling and the psychological foundations of human-AI interaction in healthcare.