Nipuni H. Wijesinghe
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Dr. Nipuni H. Wijesinghe is a rising scholar in human-robot interaction (HRI), whose work fundamentally rethinks how we measure and understand social presence—the feeling of being with another social entity. Her most-cited paper, "Reframing Social Presence for Human Robot Interaction" (2025, 7 citations), challenges traditional models by introducing the concept of *Attributed Social Presence*, shifting focus from a robot’s inherent capabilities to the user’s subjective perception of its sociality. This reframing provides a more nuanced framework for designing and evaluating robots that feel genuinely social. By bridging theoretical gaps in HRI, Wijesinghe’s work directly impacts the development of more engaging and trustworthy robotic companions. Her contributions are already shaping how researchers operationalize social presence, offering a critical lens for future studies in socially assistive robotics, telepresence, and human-robot teamwork. As an emerging voice in the field, her research promises to deepen our understanding of what it means to connect with machines.
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- 1Reframing Social Presence for Human Robot Interaction7 citations · 2025