Evaggelos Foykas
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Evaggelos Foykas is a leading researcher at the intersection of social robotics and neurodevelopmental disorders, with a primary focus on leveraging humanoid robots to improve communication outcomes for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). His most cited work, a systematic review examining the NAO robot’s role in enhancing communication skills across two distinct timeframes (2013–2019 and 2020–2025), has garnered 4 citations and provides a critical longitudinal perspective on the field. Foykas’s major contribution lies in synthesizing a decade of empirical studies to identify shifts in intervention design, technological maturity, and therapeutic efficacy. By comparing earlier exploratory studies with more recent, rigorous trials, he highlights how NAO’s adaptive social behaviors—such as eye contact, gesture imitation, and turn-taking—can scaffold verbal and non-verbal communication in children with ASD. His work underscores the transition from proof-of-concept to evidence-based practice, offering actionable insights for clinicians and engineers. Foykas’s research is instrumental in bridging robotics and special education, demonstrating how socially assistive robots can serve as patient, predictable interaction partners. His systematic approach not only maps the field’s evolution but also charts a roadmap for future human-robot interaction studies, making him a key voice in the growing dialogue on inclusive technology.
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