Ridhima Phatak

Ridhima Phatak

Junior M.S. Student II

phatakr@usf.edu

5/2024→

Hello, my name is Ridhima Phatak. I am pursuing my master’s in computer science at the University of South Florida, where I also earned my bachelor’s degree in December 2024.

Since joining the RARE Lab in Summer 2024, I have gained valuable experience in hands-on research. My main research interests are human-robot interaction (HRI) and augmented reality (AR). Currently, I am working on a project that examines how incorporating physical protective indicators on female robots can address abuse and influence perceptions in HRI. It is an exciting journey to explore the nuances of human-robot interaction and push the boundaries of innovation in robotics.

— 1/8/2025

  • B.S./M.S. Pathways Student (5/2024-12/2024)
  • M.S. Student (1/2025–>)

Publications

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News

RARE Lab at HRI 2025

RARE Lab’s four works were presented at the renowned HRI conference in Australia!

DEI Student Pioneers Panel

RARE Lab’s projectives work on mitigating robot abuse was accepted to the DEI-HRI workshop at HRI 2025! Ridhima Phatak will be on the DEI Student Pioneers panel, presenting the work followed by a panel discussion on research methodologies and applying DEI dimensions!

UR2PhD Spring 2025

Congrats to 12 RARE Lab undergraduate students accepted to the CRA Undergraduate Research to PhD (“UR2PhD”) program: Tammy, Jonathan, Chi, Vlad, Maria, Tony, Khoa, Suyog, Bao, Minh Ha, Thom, and Khang!

Also congrats to two graduate students Hong and Ridhima accepted to Graduate Student Mentorship Training.

Mid-Fall Lab Lunch

We just had our mid-fall lab lunch. German style!

(Sorry that Maria, Felix, and Jonathan were unable to join!)

Start-of-Summer Lab Brunch

We just had our start-of-summer brunch or lunch!

Undergraduate students Villa Keth and Ridhima Phatak joined the RARE Lab. Welcome!