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3
Total Citations
34
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About
N. Bardou’s research sits at the fascinating intersection of robotics, aesthetics, and human psychology, with a particular focus on how we perceive and design humanoid machines. Her most influential work, “A New Interpretation of Mori’s Uncanny Valley for Future Humanoid Robots” (2011, 24 citations), re-examines the classic uncanny valley hypothesis, offering a fresh theoretical framework for understanding why near-human robots can evoke discomfort and how future designs might avoid this pitfall. In “Aesthetics and Robotics: Which Form to Give to the Human-Like Robot?” (2009, 7 citations), Bardou explores the double-edged nature of anthropomorphism—asking not just how human-like a robot should look, but what kind of human likeness best serves function and acceptance. Her work also extends to assistive technology, as seen in “Anthropomorphism in Robotics Engineering for Disabled People” (2009, 3 citations), where she argues that a nuanced theory of anthropomorphism is essential for designing robots that truly empower users with disabilities. Though her citation counts are modest, Bardou’s conceptual contributions are significant: she bridges engineering and philosophy, challenging roboticists to think critically about form, empathy, and the social implications of human-like machines.
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- 1A NEW INTERPRETATION OF MORI’S UNCANNY VALLEY FOR FUTURE HUMANOID ROBOTS24 citations · 2011
- 2Aesthetics And Robotics: Which Form To Give To The Human-Like Robot?7 citations · 2009
- 3Anthropomorphism In Robotics Engineering For Disabled People3 citations · 2009