Andriana Lykothanasi

National Centre of Scientific Research "Demokritos"

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Andriana Lykothanasi is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of assistive technology, robotics, and neurodevelopmental disorders, with a particular focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Her research explores how emerging technologies — especially robotics — can be harnessed to improve therapeutic outcomes and advance scientific understanding of ASD, a group of lifelong conditions that profoundly affect communication and social interaction. Her most influential contribution, "Robotics in Autism Intervention" (2019), has garnered 94 citations, reflecting its significant reach within the assistive technology and clinical research communities. The paper offers a comprehensive state-of-the-art review of how robotic systems can serve as promising tools in both ASD research and treatment, providing a valuable resource for clinicians, engineers, and educators alike. Her more recent work, "Robotics for Autistic Children" (2023), continues this trajectory, examining robot-assisted therapy as a vehicle for addressing chronic social and communicative challenges in autistic individuals. Lykothanasi's scholarship makes a meaningful case for technology-driven intervention in special education and clinical practice, bridging the gap between robotics engineering and real-world therapeutic application. Her growing body of work positions her as an emerging voice in the field of technology-enhanced autism support.