Dr. Henny Admoni

Associate Professor

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Biography

Henny Admoni is an Associate Professor at the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research interests lie in robotics, specifically focusing on human-robot interaction and assistive technology. She is dedicated to developing intelligent, autonomous robots that assist humans with complex tasks, such as eating meals and learning new skills. Dr. Admoni applies her background in robotics, computer science, and cognitive psychology to create mathematically rigorous algorithms that are informed by human behavior research. These algorithms enable robots to detect, interpret, and respond to both verbal and nonverbal human behavior. Her work has a wide range of applications, including robot home assistants, robot tutors, and robotic therapy tools.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Lead the Human Robot Partners (HARP) Lab, focusing on human-robot interaction.

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.