Raquel Robinson

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Raquel Robinson is a rising scholar in human-robot interaction and embodied communication, with a focus on how robots can facilitate emotional expression and STEM education. Her work explores the novel use of mini robot gestures as a modality for sharing feelings, demonstrating how robotic mobility and physical embodiment can enable empathic social signaling. This research, presented in her 2023 paper "Sharing Feelings via Mini Robot Gestures" (5 citations), opens new avenues for non-verbal emotional communication through technology. Robinson also contributes to broadening participation in computational fields through robotics education. In her 2024 pictorial "Now That's What I Call A Robot(ics Education Kit)!" (3 citations), she critically analyzes widely used kits like Lego Mindstorms, Sphero, and DASH, contrasting them with her own custom-designed kit to highlight gaps in existing tools for teaching youth computational concepts. By combining technical innovation with pedagogical insight, Robinson is shaping how robots can serve both as emotional mediators and accessible learning platforms. Her work bridges affective computing and education, positioning her as a thoughtful voice in designing robots that connect people—whether through shared feelings or shared learning experiences.