Eva Blessing Onyeulo

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Eva Blessing Onyeulo is a leading voice in human-robot interaction, with a focused expertise in the design and social dynamics of autonomous systems. Her most-cited work, "What Makes a Social Robot Good at Interacting with Humans?" (2020, 74 citations), serves as a foundational text in the field. In this paper, Onyeulo dissects the nuanced criteria for effective human-robot engagement, moving beyond simple functionality to explore the critical role of social cues, context, and user perception. She critically reflects on current design paradigms, identifying key shortcomings in how robots are built to communicate and collaborate, and offers actionable, human-centered solutions. This work has been instrumental in shaping how engineers and researchers approach the development of socially intelligent machines, ensuring they are not just capable, but genuinely relatable and trustworthy partners. Onyeulo’s research is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the bridge between technical capability and meaningful social interaction in robotics.