Aziz Rouame

AIAS Bologna

Papers

2

Total Citations

62

H-Index

2

About

Driven by a passion for inclusive education, Aziz Rouame’s research sits at the intersection of human-robot interaction and special needs pedagogy. His pioneering work investigates how humanoid robots can serve as transformative tools for learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (ID). In his landmark 2018 pilot study, Rouame demonstrated that robot-assisted interventions significantly improved social engagement and communication in children with ASD—a finding that has garnered 36 citations and sparked further inquiry into robotic therapeutic aids. Expanding this line of inquiry, his subsequent work examined how robotic-based teaching sessions enhance both engagement and academic achievement in learners with individual needs. By providing empirical evidence that robots can create a structured, non-judgmental learning environment, Rouame has helped lay the groundwork for integrating assistive technologies into special education classrooms. His contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between clinical robotics research and practical, classroom-ready applications. With a growing citation impact and a clear focus on empowering vulnerable learners, Rouame stands as a key voice in the movement toward technology-mediated, equitable education.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
62
Total Citations
31
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Using a Humanoid Robot as a Complement to Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Pilot Study
36 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2018 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: AIAS Bologna

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