Daphne Karreman
Papers
16
Total Citations
252
H-Index
10
About
Daphne Karreman’s research lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction, non-verbal communication, and social robotics, with a particular focus on how robots can use gestures, gaze, and etiquette to improve collaboration and user experience. Her most influential work, “Robot gestures make difficult tasks easier” (48 citations), demonstrates that a robot’s gestural cues can significantly enhance task performance and user perception—a foundational insight for designing more intuitive robotic assistants. Karreman also made substantial contributions to the development and evaluation of the FROG (Fun Robotic Outdoor Guide) project, a fully autonomous tour guide robot deployed at the Royal Alcázar in Seville. Her in-the-wild user study (28 citations) showed how robots can enrich cultural heritage visits by adapting to users’ affective states and providing location-based services. Across her career, she has explored how a robot’s approach speed, functional noise, and gaze behavior influence human trust and social dynamics, including how robots can address multiple people without appearing to “favor” one individual. With a total of over 200 citations across her top papers, Karreman’s work has shaped best practices for designing socially aware robots that communicate naturally, making her a key voice in the field of social robotics.
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Top Papers
- 1Robot gestures make difficult tasks easier48 citations · 2014
- 2Robot etiquette33 citations · 2014
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- 10Beyond R2D211 citations · 2019