Samer Halloun

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Samer Halloun is a researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, social robotics, and aging, with a focus on how cultural and gender factors shape user perceptions. His most cited work, “Exploring the influence of culture and gender on older adults’ perception of polite robots” (2022, 4 citations), investigates how older adults from diverse backgrounds respond to polite versus non-polite non-humanoid robots, applying Lakoff’s theory of politeness maxims in a within-subjects experiment. This study highlights Halloun’s contribution to designing socially acceptable robots for elderly users, emphasizing the need for culturally adaptive and gender-sensitive interaction protocols. By examining both correct and erroneous robot behaviors, his research informs the development of more empathetic and context-aware assistive technologies. Though early in his career, Halloun’s work addresses a critical gap in gerontechnology, bridging robotics with sociolinguistics and cross-cultural psychology. His findings have implications for healthcare, companionship robots, and inclusive design, positioning him as a promising voice in socially assistive robotics.