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Michael A. Goodrich is a pioneering researcher at Brigham Young University whose work has fundamentally shaped the field of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). Best known for his comprehensive surveys on HRI — together accumulating over 2,500 citations — Goodrich has provided the academic community with foundational frameworks for understanding how humans and robots collaborate effectively. His research spans adjustable autonomy, interaction metrics, teleoperation, and robot-assisted autism therapy, reflecting both theoretical depth and real-world applicability. Among his most influential contributions are the development of rigorous metrics for evaluating HRI quality, including the concepts of neglect time, robot attention demand, and fan-out — tools that have become standard benchmarks in the field. His work on adjustable autonomy and shared-control teleoperation has informed the design of systems where humans and robots dynamically share decision-making responsibility. His ecological interface designs have meaningfully improved mobile robot navigation in high-stakes environments like search and rescue. Beyond core robotics, Goodrich extended his expertise into clinical applications, producing detailed requirements for robots in autism therapy. With a career defined by bridging rigorous engineering principles and human-centered design, his work continues to guide researchers building collaborative, effective human-robot systems.