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Fransiska Basoeki is a researcher at the intersection of robotics and education, with a particular focus on human-robot interaction and tactile communication. Her work explores how robots can be integrated into learning environments and how humans intuitively teach machines through touch. Her most cited paper, “Robots in education: New trends and challenges from the Japanese market” (2013, 18 citations), provides a comprehensive comparison of robotics kits used across educational levels in Japan, from primary school to adult lifelong learning, highlighting emerging trends and practical challenges. Basoeki’s research on tactile instruction is equally influential; her 2011 paper “Teaching by touching: Interpretation of tactile instructions for motion development” (6 citations) investigates how touch—a natural modality for human coaches and dance teachers—can be used to intuitively guide humanoid robot motion development. She further explores user expectations in “How do People Expect Humanoids to Respond to Touch?” (2015, 4 citations), contributing to the design of more responsive and socially acceptable robots. By bridging educational robotics and tactile interaction, Basoeki’s work offers valuable insights for developing robots that learn from natural human guidance, making her contributions significant for researchers in human-robot interaction and educational technology.