Andrew Raij

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Andrew Raij is a leading researcher at the intersection of virtual reality (VR) and assistive technology, with a primary focus on using immersive systems for vocational rehabilitation. His most impactful work, the "VR4VR" system (25 citations), pioneered the use of VR to assess and train individuals with severe physical disabilities for real-world employment, directly addressing a critical gap in assistive robotics. Raij’s research demonstrates how serious games and simulated environments can provide safe, repeatable, and engaging platforms for skill development. Beyond clinical applications, he has made significant contributions to human-robot interaction, notably through a large-scale study (12 citations) examining how a surrogate’s physicality and gesturing influence social dynamics in public spaces. This work provides foundational insights for designing more effective robotic and virtual human agents. With a career dedicated to bridging cutting-edge VR technology with tangible societal benefit, Raij’s research is essential reading for students and scholars interested in human-computer interaction, rehabilitation engineering, and the social implications of embodied virtual agents.