Oguz Calik

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Oguz Calik is a researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction, assistive technology, and social robotics, with a particular focus on designing inclusive interfaces for aging populations. His most cited work, "Embodied Conversational Interfaces for the Elderly User" (2016, 10 citations), introduces a pioneering "bi-bodied conversational agent" that combines a virtual character with a physical robot to create a multimodal, socially engaging interface for older adults. By employing a rigorous user-centred design approach, Calik demonstrates how embodied conversational agents (ECAs) can bridge the digital divide, offering intuitive, empathetic interaction that reduces loneliness and supports independent living. This contribution is notable for its holistic integration of virtual and robotic embodiment—a novel concept at the time—and for its direct application to a vulnerable user group often overlooked in technology design. Though his citation count is modest, Calik’s work has influenced subsequent studies on socially assistive robotics and age-friendly interfaces, marking him as a thoughtful innovator in accessible, human-centred AI.