Senuri Wijenayake
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Dr. Senuri Wijenayake is pioneering research at the intersection of human-robot interaction and autonomous vehicle (AV) design, with a focus on building trust and sociability in shared urban spaces. Her most cited work, "My Eyes Speak: Improving Perceived Sociability of Autonomous Vehicles in Shared Spaces Through Emotional Robotic Eyes" (2023, 16 citations), addresses a critical gap in AV integration: the need for intuitive, non-verbal communication between vehicles and pedestrians. By demonstrating that equipping AVs with expressive, emotional robotic eyes can significantly enhance perceived sociability and safety in vehicle-pedestrian shared zones, Dr. Wijenayake provides a tangible, human-centered solution to a pressing real-world challenge. This contribution is particularly vital for environments where traditional traffic rules give way to social negotiation, such as campus plazas or urban squares. Her work not only advances the technical design of autonomous systems but also reshapes how we think about the social dynamics of future cities, making her a key voice in creating more approachable and trustworthy autonomous technologies.
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