Majken Kirkegaard Rasmussen

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Majken Kirkegaard Rasmussen is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and design, whose work redefines how we conceptualize social robots in real-world settings. Her primary research areas include Integrative Social Robotics (ISR), shape-changing interfaces, and the aesthetics of robotic behavior. Rasmussen’s major contribution lies in developing and applying the ISR methodology, which she demonstrated through a hands-on study in an elderly care facility (2020, 19 citations). This work showed how ISR can be layered onto user-centered design to generate more ethically and socially responsive robot use cases—a critical step toward deploying robots in sensitive environments. Additionally, her exploration of “Imagined Physics” in shape-changing interfaces (2015, 4 citations) broke new ground by examining how aesthetic qualities of physical transformation influence human perception of robotic agents, moving beyond technical challenges to consider the experiential and emotional dimensions of interaction. Though early in her career, Rasmussen’s work has already shaped discussions on responsible robotics design, earning recognition for its innovative blend of theory and practice. Her research offers a vital framework for students and researchers seeking to build robots that are not just functional, but genuinely integrated into human social worlds.