Nurbolat Sagitzhan
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Nurbolat Sagitzhan is a researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and child development, with a primary focus on understanding how children perceive and physically engage with social robots. His most cited work, "Exploring Child-Robot Proxemics" (2018, 12 citations), is a foundational study that systematically investigates the spatial behavior of children interacting with NAO robots. As the use of humanoid robots in educational and therapeutic settings for children grows, Sagitzhan’s research addresses a critical gap: designing appropriate models for proximate interaction that respect children's comfort zones and developmental needs. His findings have implications for creating safer, more intuitive robot behaviors in classrooms and clinics. By centering on the child’s perspective, Sagitzhan contributes to the broader goal of making social robotics more responsive to young users. His work serves as a key reference for researchers designing child-robot interaction studies and highlights the importance of proxemics in fostering positive, effective human-robot relationships.
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- 1Exploring Child-Robot Proxemics12 citations · 2018