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Gurim Kim is a visionary researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction (HRI), olfactory design, and social robotics. Their pioneering work explores how integrating the sense of smell into robotic systems can fundamentally transform emotional communication between humans and machines. In their highly influential pictorial, *Olfactory Puppetry: Merging Olfaction and Puppetry to Explore the Future of Olfactory Social Robots* (2024, 4 citations), Kim provocatively asks, “What if robots emit smell?”—a question that challenges conventional HRI paradigms. By merging olfaction with puppetry, they demonstrate how scent can enrich affective qualities in robot interactions, leveraging olfaction’s deep link to human emotion. This work has already sparked interdisciplinary dialogue, positioning Kim as a leading voice in speculative design and embodied interaction. Their contributions open new frontiers for emotionally resonant social robots, with potential applications in therapy, education, and entertainment. Kim’s bold, sensory-driven approach continues to inspire researchers to reimagine the boundaries of human-robot relationships.
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