Hugues Pellerin
Sorbonne Université, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
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About
Hugues Pellerin is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of socially assistive robotics and pediatric neurodevelopmental care. His work centers on designing human-robot interaction systems that serve as therapeutic companions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Pellerin’s most significant contribution is the collaborative development of **R2C3 (Rehabilitation Robotic Companion for Children and Caregivers)**, a social robot co-designed with clinicians, families, and children to support social skills learning. In his landmark 2024 paper (10 citations), he demonstrated how participatory design can create robots that are both engaging for children and practical for caregivers. His 2025 follow-up study (2 citations) provided critical feasibility evidence for using a Wizard-of-Oz robotic interface within group social skills interventions, showing that the QTrobot platform can facilitate real-world therapeutic sessions. By bridging engineering, psychology, and clinical practice, Pellerin is establishing evidence-based frameworks for deploying socially assistive robots in inclusive educational and therapeutic settings. His work is shaping how next-generation robotic companions can augment traditional therapies, offering scalable, interactive support for children with diverse developmental needs.
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