Aidana Nurakhmetova

Nazarbayev University

Papers

1

Total Citations

29

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About

Aidana Nurakhmetova is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction and assistive technologies, with a specialized focus on robot-assisted therapy for neurodiverse children. Her most influential work, "Interaction design and methodology of robot-assisted therapy for children with severe ASD and ADHD" (2019, 29 citations), addresses a critical gap in therapeutic robotics by developing patient-centered interaction designs for children with co-occurring Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Through iterative evaluation protocols, Nurakhmetova established a novel methodology that tailors robot-assisted play (RAP) applications to the unique sensory and behavioral profiles of this dual-diagnosis population—a group often overlooked in assistive robotics research. Her contributions bridge clinical psychology and engineering, demonstrating how adaptive robotic systems can improve engagement, social reciprocity, and attentional regulation in therapy settings. By prioritizing patient-centered design over technology-driven approaches, Nurakhmetova’s work has laid foundational principles for inclusive robotic interventions, influencing subsequent studies in child-robot interaction. Her research continues to shape the development of accessible, evidence-based assistive technologies for children with complex neurodevelopmental conditions.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Interaction design and methodology of robot-assisted therapy for children with severe ASD and ADHD
29 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 7
🏛 Institutions: Nazarbayev University

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