Shivam Thakrar
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Shivam Thakrar investigates the intersection of human-robot interaction, cybersecurity, and user perception, with a focus on how people trust and secure emerging social technologies. His most-cited work, "Field Study on Usability and Security Perceptions Surrounding Social Robots" (2021, 4 citations), provides foundational insights into how users perceive the privacy and security risks of voice-controlled social robots entering personal spaces. This study highlights the tension between the convenience of smart assistants and the vulnerabilities inherent in always-on, connected devices. Thakrar’s research contributes to the growing discourse on designing robots that are both usable and trustworthy, addressing critical gaps in user awareness and system safeguards. His work is particularly relevant as companies expand social robot products into homes, making his findings a key reference for researchers in human-robot trust and usable security. Through field-based methodologies, Thakrar bridges technical security challenges with real-world user behavior, offering practical guidance for safer, more intuitive robotic design.
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