Papers
43
Total Citations
458
H-Index
12
About
Damith Herath is an interdisciplinary researcher whose work spans robotics, human-robot interaction (HRI), and the intersection of technology with art and design. With a foundation in computer vision and autonomous systems — evidenced by his early contributions to stereo vision-based Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (SLAM) — Herath has evolved into a leading voice exploring how humans perceive, relate to, and emotionally engage with robotic systems. His most cited work, "From Rituals to Magic: Interactive Art and HCI of the Past, Present, and Future" (2019, 63 citations), reflects his distinctive approach to understanding technology through cultural and experiential lenses. His research on social presence in robotic installations, including the notable *Articulated Head* project, examines how robotic embodiment and attention modeling shape human behavior and perception — work that has collectively attracted dozens of citations across the HRI community. Herath has also contributed significantly to robotics education through his open-access textbook *Foundations of Robotics* (2022), making the field more accessible to emerging researchers. His explorations of robotic form, role-taking, and social connection demonstrate a sustained commitment to understanding robots not merely as tools, but as social and artistic agents that reshape human experience.
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- 4Robots and Art27 citations · 2016
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- 7SLAM in indoor environments with stereo vision19 citations · 2005
- 8Foundations of Robotics18 citations · 2022
- 9Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping: A Stereo Vision Based Approach15 citations · 2006
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