Akshara Pande
Papers
8
Total Citations
69
H-Index
5
About
Akshara Pande is a leading researcher at the intersection of social robotics, human-robot interaction, and educational technology. Her work focuses on integrating humanoid robots—particularly Pepper and NAO—into real-world educational settings to enhance teaching and learning. Pande’s major contributions include pioneering the use of speech recognition systems to bridge communication gaps in classrooms, such as helping students overcome challenges related to lecturer accents or auditory difficulties. Her 2023 paper on Pepper’s capabilities has garnered 23 citations, underscoring its influence in the field. She has also conducted comparative analyses of open-source speech recognition tools and assessed Pepper’s speech recognition through machine learning, with her 2024 work on this topic receiving 9 citations. Notably, her study on teachers’ perspectives in Norway provides critical insights into the practical adoption of robots in education. Beyond the classroom, Pande explores stress monitoring through social robots and AI, demonstrating the versatility of her research. Her innovative synergy between humanoid robots and tools like Whisper marks a significant step toward inclusive, technology-driven education.
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Top Papers
- 1An Exploration of the Pepper Robot’s Capabilities: Unveiling Its Potential23 citations · 2023
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- 7Next-Gen Stress Monitoring: Social Robot and AI Integration3 citations · 2024
- 8NAO vs. Pepper: Speech Recognition Performance Assessment3 citations · 2024