Hannah Ierardi

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Hannah Ierardi’s research sits at the intersection of human-robot interaction and social robotics, with a focus on how subtle, non-verbal cues shape our perception of machines. Her most-cited work, “Influence of Upper Body Pose Mirroring in Human-Robot Interaction” (2015, 14 citations), investigates the impact of a robot imitating a person’s upper body posture during conversation. Through a controlled experiment where participants discussed their university experiences, Ierardi demonstrated that such mirroring can significantly alter how people perceive the robot’s attentiveness, empathy, and overall social presence. This contribution is foundational for designing more intuitive and socially aware robots, particularly in educational and service contexts. While her citation count reflects a focused, emerging body of work, Ierardi’s findings have been influential in advancing the study of non-verbal communication in human-robot interaction. Her research offers a compelling glimpse into how even simple mimicry can bridge the gap between human and machine, making interactions feel more natural and engaging. For students and researchers in robotics and human-computer interaction, Ierardi’s work is a key reference for understanding the power of embodied social cues.