Jo Herstad
Papers
13
Total Citations
123
H-Index
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About
Jo Herstad is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-robot interaction (HRI), motion design, and assistive technology, with a particular focus on how robots can move and behave in ways that feel natural and trustworthy to everyday users. His most influential contribution — a systematic literature review of animation techniques in HRI (2019, 50 citations) — established a foundational understanding of how principles borrowed from film animation can guide robot movement design, making it a widely referenced resource in the field. Herstad has made significant strides in applying animation principles, particularly "slow in, slow out" velocity profiles, to robot motion in domestic settings, demonstrating measurable differences in how people perceive robots performing everyday tasks. His research pays careful attention to vulnerable populations, including elderly individuals living independently, examining their fears, privacy concerns, and attitudes toward domestic robots in the Norwegian context. Work such as "Walking Away from the Robot" (2017) thoughtfully explores privacy negotiation in human-robot cohabitation, while his frameworks for dividing home tasks between humans and robots offer practical design guidance. Across his body of work, Herstad consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world usability, advancing our understanding of how robots can be integrated into daily life respectfully and effectively.
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Top Papers
- 1Animation Techniques in Human-Robot Interaction User Studies50 citations · 2019
- 2Walking Away from the Robot: Negotiating Privacy with a Robot13 citations · 2017
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- 10Moving with Style: Classifying Human and Robot Movement at Home3 citations · 2018