Lotte Damsgaard Nissen

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Lotte Damsgaard Nissen is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focus on designing social robots that communicate naturally and effectively in real-world settings. Her work centers on the role of gaze and speech coordination in robot behavior, particularly how these cues influence human perception and engagement. In her highly cited 2020 study, "Gaze-Speech Coordination Influences the Persuasiveness of Human-Robot Dialog in the Wild," she demonstrated that robots can significantly enhance their persuasiveness by aligning their gaze with speech during interactions—a finding with 15 citations that underscores its impact on the field. Another influential paper, "A Drink-Serving Mobile Social Robot Selects who to Interact with Using Gaze," showcases her applied research: a water-serving robot deployed in a university cafeteria that used gaze to select and address individuals, achieving 14 citations. This work highlights her ability to bridge laboratory insights with real-world deployment, addressing practical challenges like intention communication in service robots. Nissen’s contributions are shaping how robots navigate social spaces, making her a key voice in the evolution of socially aware robotics.