Charissa Ten Katen
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Charissa ten Katen is a researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, multilingual education, and inclusive technology. Her work explores how social robots can serve as culturally responsive tools to support children from diverse linguistic backgrounds. In her most-cited study, "Interactive Storytelling with Social Robots to Support Multilingual Children" (2024), she demonstrates that a robot telling stories in a child’s native language—specifically Arabic—can significantly enhance engagement and inclusion in classroom settings for children aged 4–12. This pioneering experiment highlights the potential of robotic platforms to bridge language gaps and foster a sense of belonging among multilingual learners. Though early in her career, ten Katen’s work has already garnered attention for its practical implications in education technology and child-robot interaction. Her research contributes to a growing body of evidence that technology can be designed not just for efficiency, but for equity—using native language as a tool for empowerment rather than a barrier. With a focus on inclusive design and real-world classroom impact, ten Katen is shaping how we think about robots as partners in culturally sustaining pedagogy.
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