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Aleksandra Mikov is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of pediatric rehabilitation and humanoid robotics. Her work focuses on developing and evaluating robotic systems—both physical and virtual—to support therapy for children with motor disabilities, particularly cerebral palsy. Mikov’s major contributions include the creation of the first pilot corpus of child-robot interaction in therapeutic settings, based on recordings of 21 children interacting with the humanoid robot MARKO at the Clinic of Paediatric Rehabilitation in Novi Sad. This foundational study (18 citations) provides critical insights into how children engage with social robots during kinesiotherapy. She also led the development of a virtual robot rehabilitation training system designed to motivate children with cerebral palsy, featuring a four-module architecture centered on a virtual humanoid coach. Her work has been recognized for its translational impact, bridging engineering and clinical practice. Additionally, Mikov has investigated parental attitudes toward the use of humanoid robots in pediatric rehabilitation, addressing key social and ethical dimensions of assistive technology. Her research lays the groundwork for integrating robots as empathetic, motivating members of the rehabilitation team.