Ahmad Yaser Alhaddad
Papers
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Total Citations
237
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About
Ahmad Yaser Alhaddad is a researcher whose work sits at a compelling intersection of robotics, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) intervention, and human-robot interaction. With a body of work accumulating nearly 200 citations, Alhaddad has established himself as a thoughtful innovator in designing safer, smarter robotic systems for vulnerable populations. His most recognized contributions focus on deploying social robots as therapeutic tools for children with autism, while critically addressing the safety challenges these interactions entail. Pioneering studies such as "Head Impact Severity Measures for Small Social Robots Thrown During Meltdown in Autism" (25 citations) and "Safety Experiments for Small Robots" demonstrate his rare commitment to both the promise and the physical risks of robot-assisted therapy. Alhaddad has also advanced the use of wearable sensor technology to detect and predict challenging behaviors in real time, enabling more responsive therapeutic environments, with related works each garnering over 20 citations. Beyond autism research, his investigation into haptic and visual feedback in robotic surgery highlights a broader expertise in human-robot sensory interaction. Across all his work, Alhaddad consistently bridges engineering precision with genuine concern for child welfare, making his research equally relevant to clinicians, roboticists, and special education professionals.
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- 8Recognition of Aggressive Interactions of Children Toward Robotic Toys16 citations · 2019
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