Papers
70
Total Citations
1,526
H-Index
24
About
John-John Cabibihan is a pioneering roboticist whose research spans social robotics, human-robot interaction, prosthetics, and assistive technology. His work sits at a fascinating intersection of engineering and human psychology, exploring how robots can be designed to interact meaningfully with people across diverse contexts. Cabibihan has made significant contributions to the development of anthropomorphic robotic hands, including the RCH-1 design, and advanced bio-inspired sensory systems for robotic grasping tasks, earning him dozens of citations in the biomechatronics field. His research into synthetic skin that mimics human fingertip compliance has pushed the boundaries of prosthetic realism, culminating in groundbreaking work demonstrating that warm, soft artificial hands can create an illusory sense of genuine human touch — a finding with profound implications for amputees facing psychosocial challenges. Perhaps most notably, Cabibihan has shaped our understanding of robotic persuasion, demonstrating through highly cited studies (131 and 101 citations respectively) that robots combining gazing and gestural strategies become measurably more persuasive. His compassionate application of these insights extends to children with autism spectrum disorders, using robot animation to promote gestural development. Across more than a decade of research, Cabibihan's work consistently bridges technical innovation with deeply human needs.
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- 6Towards an Effective Design of Social Robots56 citations · 2011
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- 9Illusory Sense of Human Touch From a Warm and Soft Artificial Hand47 citations · 2014
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