Vithor Hugo Costa da Silva
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Vithor Hugo Costa da Silva is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and urban logistics, with a primary focus on how the physical design of autonomous delivery robots influences public perception and acceptance. His most-cited work, "Shape parameters of UGV delivery robots that affect subject's perception of safety" (2022), represents a critical contribution to the field by moving beyond technical safety standards to explore the psychological dimensions of human-robot coexistence. In this study, Costa da Silva systematically investigated how specific geometric features—such as robot size, curvature, and proportions—impact pedestrians' subjective feelings of safety when encountering unmanned ground vehicles in shared spaces. While his citation count is still growing, this foundational research has important implications for designers and engineers developing socially acceptable autonomous systems, particularly in last-mile delivery contexts. His work bridges engineering and psychology, offering evidence-based guidelines for creating robots that are not only functionally safe but also perceived as non-threatening by the public—a crucial step toward widespread adoption of urban robotic technologies.
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