Selina Demi

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Dr. Selina Demi is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a primary focus on user experience and the social acceptance of robotic technologies. Her work addresses the critical challenge of integrating social robots into everyday environments, spanning healthcare, education, business, and culture. Her most-cited paper, "User Experience in Social Robots" (2021, 45 citations), provides foundational insights into the non-trivial task of ensuring that these technologies are not only functional but also welcomed by users. Dr. Demi’s research emphasizes that for social robots to be truly adopted, their design must prioritize positive, intuitive, and emotionally resonant interactions. By bridging the gap between technical capability and human-centered design, she has helped define key usability and acceptance metrics for the field. Her contributions are particularly vital as robots become more prevalent in sensitive settings like caregiving and learning, where trust and comfort are paramount. Dr. Demi’s work continues to shape how engineers and designers approach the creation of robots that are not just intelligent, but genuinely companionable.