Hanneke van der Bosch

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About

Hanneke van der Bosch is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction and pediatric healthcare technology, with a focus on using social robots to improve health education for children with chronic conditions. Her most influential work, the 2013 pilot study "Using a robot to personalise health education for children with diabetes type 1," has garnered 126 citations and established her as a key figure in the field of socially assistive robotics. In this landmark study, van der Bosch demonstrated how a robot could deliver tailored, engaging health education to children with Type 1 diabetes, significantly enhancing their understanding and self-management of the condition. Her contributions bridge robotics, behavioral science, and pediatric medicine, showing that robots can serve as effective, non-judgmental educators that foster trust and motivation in young patients. Van der Bosch’s work has been widely recognized for its practical impact, influencing subsequent research on robot-mediated interventions for chronic disease management. Her research continues to explore how personalization and social interaction in robotics can transform healthcare delivery, making her a leading voice in the development of compassionate, technology-driven solutions for vulnerable populations.