Guy Hoffman

Guy Hoffman is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of Undergraduate Affairs in the Mechanical Engineering department at Cornell University. His research focuses on computational, design, and social aspects of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), including human-robot collaboration and companionship. His interests span embodied cognition for social robots, anticipation and timing in HRI and multi-agent MDPs, nonverbal behavior in HRI, robotics for the performing arts, and non-anthropomorphic robot design. Hoffman's work is rooted in Robotics and Autonomy. His profile can be accessed at https://www.duffield.cornell.edu/people/guy-hoffman/.

Guy Hoffman is a researcher at Cornell University specializing in Robotics, Human-Robot Interaction, and Artificial Intelligence. His work explores how nonverbal communication, anticipatory actions, and collaborative behaviors influence human-robot teamwork efficiency and fluency. Hoffman investigates the design of robots that can interact naturally with humans, focusing on social robots, smart-home interfaces, and emotionally expressive physical behaviors. His research also examines how humans teach robots, emphasizing the role of collaboration and improvisation in human-robot interaction. Through experimental studies, he evaluates the impact of robot responsiveness, disclosure, and teaching methods on human-robot collaboration. His contributions highlight the importance of designing robots that enhance human interaction and support tasks such as home assistance for older adults.