Idris Oladele Muniru
University of Technology Malaysia, Imagineering (Japan), City, University of London
Papers
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Total Citations
17
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About
Idris Oladele Muniru is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-computer interaction, with a focus on socially embodied systems that enhance learning, healthcare, and communication. His work explores how physically embodied robots and conversational agents can transform peer learning, medical diagnosis, and intimate digital interaction. Muniru’s most cited paper introduces the Physically Embodied Robot Teacher (PERT), a robot facilitator for Peer Instruction in high school science classrooms, demonstrating how embodied pedagogical agents can improve collaborative learning outcomes. His second major contribution reviews ontology-based chatbot technology for differential medical diagnosis, highlighting the potential of automated, conversational systems to address global healthcare access challenges. In a third notable study, Muniru examines the role of robotic kissing through the “Kissenger” device, using Alan Turing’s imitation game to probe how intimate touch can be mediated in digital communication. With over 17 citations across his key works, Muniru’s research is shaping the future of human-robot interaction, particularly in education, healthcare, and social robotics. His interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering, psychology, and pedagogy, making him a rising voice in the development of robots that teach, diagnose, and connect.
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