Pekkarinen Satu
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Satu Pekkarinen explores the intersection of social robotics and phenomenology, focusing on how a robot’s physical embodiment shapes human-robot interaction. Her most-cited work, “Motions with Emotions?” (2016), challenges conventional views by applying phenomenological theories of the body to understand how interactive capabilities emerge from a robot’s material form. With 3 citations, this paper offers a fresh perspective on the role of physical appearance in robotics, arguing that embodiment is not merely a design feature but a foundational element of social presence. Pekkarinen’s contributions bridge philosophy and engineering, prompting researchers to reconsider how robots’ bodies influence emotional and social engagement. Her work is particularly notable for bringing nuanced philosophical frameworks into technical discussions, making her a key voice in embodied cognition and human-robot interaction. For students and scholars, Pekkarinen’s research invites deeper reflection on what it means for a machine to “move with emotion,” opening new pathways for designing more intuitive and socially aware robots.
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- 1Motions with Emotions?3 citations · 2016