Karan Bhasin

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Karan Bhasin is a researcher working at the intersection of human-robot interaction and collaborative robotics, with a focus on making robotic systems safer and more effective partners for human users. His most recognized contribution challenges a fundamental assumption in the field: that humans behave optimally. In his influential 2020 work, "When Humans Aren't Optimal: Robots that Collaborate with Risk-Aware Humans," Bhasin argues that robots designed to work alongside people must account for the full spectrum of human behavior, including errors, hesitations, and risk-averse decision-making, rather than treating humans as idealized rational agents. This insight has meaningful implications for the design of collaborative robots in settings ranging from manufacturing floors to assistive technologies. The paper has garnered over 53 citations, reflecting its resonance within the robotics and human-computer interaction communities. By advocating for human-centered models that incorporate cognitive and behavioral limitations, Bhasin's research pushes the field toward more realistic, adaptive, and ultimately safer human-robot partnerships — a contribution of growing importance as robots become increasingly embedded in everyday human environments.