Papers
17
Total Citations
60
H-Index
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About
Dahyun Kang is a human-robot interaction (HRI) researcher whose work focuses on designing robots that are responsive, intuitive, and socially aware in real-world environments. Her research spans robot feedback design, telepresence, and transformable robotic spaces, with a strong emphasis on user-centered design for healthcare, education, and public service contexts. Kang’s most cited work, “User-centered Exploration of Robot Design for Hospitals in COVID-19 Pandemic” (8 citations), addresses how robots can facilitate non-face-to-face interactions between medical staff and patients, improving service efficiency during health crises. She also investigates how robots can mitigate user frustration caused by response delays through human-like and machine-like feedback mechanisms (6 citations). Her innovative “PopupBot” project (5 citations) introduces an origami-based transformable robotic playhouse that recognizes children’s intentions, blending robotics with spatial design. Kang’s work on “Collabot” (5 citations) explores multi-robot collaboration to assist library users, promoting equitable access to information. Her research on physical contact, tactility, and deictic expression further deepens understanding of how robots can build trust and social presence. With over 40 citations across her publications, Kang is making meaningful contributions to socially assistive robotics and human-centered automation.
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- 2Robot Feedback Design for Response Delay6 citations · 2023
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- 5First Things First4 citations · 2020
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