Hsiu‐Ping Yueh

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Hsiu-Ping Yueh is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, educational technology, and library science, with a focus on designing intelligent systems that enhance learning and literacy across the lifespan. Her work has garnered over 220 citations, reflecting its impact on both academic and applied fields. Yueh’s major contributions include pioneering the use of social robots in children’s library literacy activities, as demonstrated in her highly cited study comparing robot and human reading companions (50 citations). She also advanced design-based research to develop service robots for children’s libraries (42 citations), and evaluated inquiry-based virtual reality labs for junior high school science education (30 citations). Notably, her research on social presence and familiarity in children-robot interactions (27 citations) and error-handling strategies for older users interacting with chatbots (20 citations) highlights her commitment to inclusive, user-centered design. Yueh’s work on mood estimation for emotional support robots (17 citations) and AI-driven learning dynamics further underscores her innovative approach to reshaping education through technology. Her achievements bridge engineering, psychology, and pedagogy, making her a key figure in the future of interactive learning environments.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Reading with robot and human companions in library literacy activities: A comparison study

   50 citations · 2020
2. 2
   Developing a service robot for a children's library: A design‐based research approach

   42 citations · 2013
3. 3
   Evaluation of an Inquiry-Based Virtual Lab for Junior High School Science Classes

   30 citations · 2021
4. 4
   The Effects of Social Presence and Familiarity on Children–Robot Interactions

   27 citations · 2023
5. 5
   Using Different Error Handling Strategies to Facilitate Older Users’ Interaction With Chatbots in Learning Information and Communication Technologies

   20 citations · 2021
6. 6
   Mood Estimation as a Social Profile Predictor in an Autonomous, Multi-Session, Emotional Support Robot for Children

   17 citations · 2019
7. 7
   AI and robotics in reshaping the dynamics of learning

   15 citations · 2020
8. 8
   Electronic pet robots for mechatronics engineering education: a project-based learning approach

   9 citations · 2014
9. 9
   The Interaction between Human and the Home Service Robot on a Daily Life Cycle

   8 citations · 2013
10. 10
    Social Presence in Evaluations for a Humanoid Robot and Its Effect on Children-Robot Relationship

    5 citations · 2021

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