Samina Ali
Papers
9
Total Citations
148
H-Index
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About
Samina Ali is a pioneering pediatric emergency medicine researcher whose work sits at the innovative intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and child healthcare. Her research focuses on developing and evaluating socially assistive robots (SARs) as distraction tools to reduce pain and distress in children undergoing medical procedures such as intravenous insertions in emergency department settings. Ali's most impactful contribution, a 2020 randomized controlled trial demonstrating robot-based distraction's effectiveness during pediatric intravenous procedures, has garnered 47 citations, establishing her as a leading voice in this emerging field. Her body of work spans the full research lifecycle — from early protocol development and clinical trials to sophisticated co-design methodologies that meaningfully incorporate perspectives from children, caregivers, and healthcare providers to shape next-generation AI-enhanced robots. Particularly notable is her commitment to participatory, human-centered design, reflected in multiple 2023 publications exploring stakeholder needs to guide autonomous, adaptable robotic systems. Ali has also examined robots' broader impact in emergency waiting rooms, addressing family anxiety beyond procedural moments. With over 140 cumulative citations, her research is reshaping how pediatric emergency departments approach procedural pain management, offering children a more compassionate and technologically sophisticated care experience.
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- 2Using AI-Enhanced Social Robots to Improve Children’s Healthcare Experiences24 citations · 2020
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