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Rozita Heidari is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of social robotics and special education, with a focused expertise in leveraging human-robot interaction to support children on the autism spectrum. Her key contributions center on the innovative use of social robots as therapeutic and educational tools, particularly in music education. In her highly cited 2021 work, "Utilizing social virtual reality robot (V2R) for music education to children with high-functioning autism" (77 citations), Heidari explored how virtual reality-integrated robots can enhance learning engagement. She further advanced this field with her study on "Impacts of using a social robot to teach music to children with low-functioning autism" (29 citations), where she demonstrated the effectiveness of a drum and xylophone-playing robot in teaching basic musical concepts to participants with low-functioning autism. These works are notable for their practical, intervention-based approach, showing measurable improvements in social interaction and learning outcomes. With a cumulative citation impact exceeding 100, Heidari’s research is shaping how assistive technologies can be tailored for diverse neurodevelopmental needs, offering a compelling vision for inclusive, technology-driven education.
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