Natalie Pang

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Natalie Pang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and cultural studies, best known for co-founding the field of Cultural Robotics. Her work investigates how robots can evolve from mere social tools into entities capable of participating in and shaping human culture, drawing on deep analyses of societal values. Her seminal 2013 paper, "Cultural Robotics: The Culture of Robotics and Robotics in Culture," which has garnered 62 citations, lays the theoretical groundwork for understanding how robots might develop their own culture alongside humans. A follow-up study, "Towards the Definition of Cultural Robotics," further refines this concept, exploring the potential creation of a shared human-robot culture based on contemporary cultural values. Pang’s contributions have been instrumental in shifting the robotics discourse from functional utility to cultural integration, inspiring new directions in design and ethics. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in how technology not only serves but also co-evolves with human societies, challenging us to rethink the future of coexistence with intelligent machines.