Kwanguk Kim
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About
Kwanguk Kim is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction (HRI) and social cognition. His work explores whether robotic systems can replicate the depth of social information processing found in human-human interaction, a question central to designing more effective and empathetic communication technologies. In his most-cited paper (2017, 19 citations), Kim demonstrated that HRI can indeed promote comparable levels of social engagement, challenging assumptions about the limitations of artificial social agents. He further advanced this field through his 2022 study on full-body ownership humanoid robots, where he investigated how immersive telepresence and embodied interaction enhance social telecommunication experiences. With a focus on the psychological and behavioral impacts of robotic interfaces, Kim’s contributions are foundational for developing robots that function not just as tools, but as genuine social partners. His work has significant implications for fields ranging from assistive robotics to remote collaboration, and he continues to shape how researchers and engineers approach the design of socially intelligent machines.
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