Adam Scheinberg

About

Adam Scheinberg is a leading researcher at the intersection of paediatric rehabilitation and socially assistive robotics. His work focuses on the in-situ design, development, and clinical deployment of robots like the humanoid NAO to enhance therapeutic outcomes for children with physical disabilities. Scheinberg’s major contributions include pioneering studies on the acceptability and therapeutic value of these robots from the perspectives of children, parents, and physiotherapists, with key papers accumulating over 100 citations. Notably, his 2018 study on adapting a general-purpose social robot through in-situ design (37 citations) and his 2019 work on child and parent perceptions (33 citations) have shaped the field. He also explores the practical demands robots place on therapists, as seen in his 2016 paper “Help me help you.” More recently, Scheinberg has expanded his lens to incorporate the “F-words in Child Development” framework, reflecting a holistic view of technology’s role in rehabilitation. His ongoing clinical deployment at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne exemplifies his commitment to translating research into real-world impact.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Adapting a General-Purpose Social Robot for Paediatric Rehabilitation through In Situ Design

   37 citations · 2018
2. 2
   Child and parent perceptions of acceptability and therapeutic value of a socially assistive robot used during pediatric rehabilitation

   33 citations · 2019
3. 3
   Robots in Rehab

   17 citations · 2015
4. 4
   "Help me help you"

   10 citations · 2016
5. 5
   In-Situ Design and Development of a Socially Assistive Robot for Paediatric Rehabilitation

   10 citations · 2017
6. 6
   Physiotherapists' Acceptance of a Socially Assistive Robot in Ongoing Clinical Deployment

   10 citations · 2018
7. 7
   The Explosion of Technology in Pediatric Rehabilitation

   2 citations · 2024

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