Rinat B. Rosenberg‐Kima
Tel Aviv University, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Papers
9
Total Citations
277
H-Index
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About
Rinat B. Rosenberg-Kima is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of educational technology, human-robot interaction, and social robotics, whose work explores how intelligent robotic systems can meaningfully enhance learning experiences. She is best known for her groundbreaking investigations into social robots as pedagogical agents — whether cultivating growth mindsets, facilitating small-group collaboration, or supporting online learners struggling with self-regulation. Her most influential contribution, "Growing Growth Mindset with a Social Robot Peer" (2017, 137 citations), demonstrated that social robots could be powerful tools for shaping students' fundamental beliefs about learning and achievement. Building on this, her work on Robot-Supported Collaborative Learning (RSCL) — with 88 citations — established a compelling framework for deploying robots as teaching assistants in higher education settings, addressing a practical gap when instructors cannot simultaneously support multiple student groups. More recently, Rosenberg-Kima has extended her research into online learning environments, AI consciousness in robot tutors, and the integration of large language models with social robotic interfaces. She has also actively engaged teachers in robotics-based STEM education adoption. With a cumulative body of work spanning psychology, computer science, and pedagogy, her research is shaping the future of intelligent, socially aware educational technologies.
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Top Papers
- 1Growing Growth Mindset with a Social Robot Peer137 citations · 2017
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- 5Expressive Cognitive Architecture for a Curious Social Robot5 citations · 2021
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- 7Teachers’ Exposure Workshop for Integrating Robotics Activities in STEM1 citations · 2022
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