Kewal Wadibhasme

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Kewal Wadibhasme is a researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction (HRI), science fiction studies, and computing culture. His most cited work, "Reflecting on the Presence of Science Fiction Robots in Computing Literature" (2019, 42 citations), critically examines how popular media depictions of robots and AIs shape both public imagination and academic discourse in computer science. By analyzing how researchers reference and appropriate fictional portrayals, Wadibhasme bridges the gap between cultural narratives and technical development, revealing the subtle ways science fiction influences real-world HRI design and expectations. His contributions highlight the importance of critically engaging with popular culture as a source of both inspiration and potential bias in robotics research. With a growing citation impact, Wadibhasme’s work is essential reading for scholars interested in the sociotechnical dimensions of AI and robotics, offering a unique lens on how imagined futures inform present-day innovation. His research continues to provoke thoughtful dialogue on the responsibilities of technologists in shaping—and being shaped by—the stories we tell about intelligent machines.