Anna Priscilla de Albuquerque

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Anna Priscilla de Albuquerque is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of child-computer interaction, social robotics, and music education. Her work focuses on designing intuitive, playful interfaces that empower children to engage with technology, particularly through musical learning. Her most influential paper, "Toy user interface design—Tools for Child–Computer Interaction" (2021, 14 citations), establishes foundational principles for creating age-appropriate digital tools that respect children's cognitive and motor abilities. Building on this, her highly cited study "Comparing Social Robot Embodiment for Child Musical Education" (2022, 13 citations) systematically evaluates how different robot forms—from humanoid to non-anthropomorphic—affect children's engagement and learning outcomes in music. In "Guitar Tuner and Song Performance Evaluation Using a NAO robot" (2020, 4 citations), she demonstrates a practical application of social robotics for real-time musical feedback, addressing the challenges children face when learning instruments. Albuquerque's work uniquely bridges human-robot interaction and developmental psychology, offering evidence-based guidelines for designing educational robots that are both effective and delightful for young learners. Her research has significant implications for inclusive education, therapy, and the future of interactive learning technologies.