Eun Joo Kim

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Eun Joo Kim is a researcher whose work sits at the fascinating intersection of human-robot interaction, cultural identity, and social psychology. Best known for the 2012 paper "Humanoid robots as 'The Cultural Other': are we able to love our creations?", Kim explores the deeply nuanced ways in which humans perceive, relate to, and emotionally engage with humanoid robots. This work draws on cultural theory and psychological frameworks to interrogate whether humans can form genuine affective bonds with artificial beings, positioning robots not merely as tools but as complex social entities that challenge our understanding of otherness and identity. With 54 citations, the paper has meaningfully contributed to scholarly conversations in robotics ethics, human-computer interaction, and cultural studies, influencing researchers across disciplines who grapple with the social implications of increasingly lifelike machines. Kim's contribution is particularly timely given the rapid advancement of humanoid robot technology and the growing urgency of ethical questions surrounding artificial companions. This work invites both academics and practitioners to reflect critically on what it means to coexist with — and perhaps care for — our own technological creations.