Sera Buyukgoz

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

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Sera Buyukgoz is a researcher at the forefront of human-robot interaction, specializing in making robots proactive and creative collaborators. Her work addresses a fundamental challenge: how can robots sharing spaces with humans act on their own initiative in ways that are genuinely helpful? Buyukgoz’s most cited paper (2022, 20 citations) investigates two distinct approaches to achieving robot proactivity—reasoning about human intentions versus reasoning about possible futures—providing a foundational framework for designing anticipatory robotic behavior. She further explores the intersection of proactivity and creativity, examining how robots can introduce novelty into interactions to enhance engagement and utility (2021, 9 citations). By linking proactive behavior with creative action, Buyukgoz pushes beyond simple task completion toward robots that can surprise and assist in dynamic, human-centered environments. Her work has significant implications for assistive robotics, collaborative manufacturing, and everyday domestic robots. Through her clear articulation of design principles and empirical studies, Buyukgoz is helping to shape a future where robots are not just reactive tools, but thoughtful, proactive partners.