Arafeh Karimi

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Arafeh Karimi’s research lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction, child development, and educational technology, with a focus on designing autonomous systems that engage young learners. Her most cited work, "Children's Expectations and Strategies in Interacting with a Wizard of Oz Robot" (2015, 9 citations), offers foundational insights into how children aged 2–6 perceive and respond to early robot prototypes. In this study, Karimi analyzed the strategies and expectations of 23 children interacting with a Wizard of Oz robot—a pair of tablets embedded in a flat, vaguely humanoid form—revealing critical design principles for deploying robots in early learning centres. This work highlights her ability to bridge developmental psychology and robotics, informing how autonomous agents can be tailored to young users’ cognitive and social needs. Though early in her career, Karimi’s contributions are shaping the ethical and practical frameworks for child-robot interaction, with implications for educational technology and AI design. Her research underscores the importance of user-centered approaches in emerging fields, making her a promising voice in the future of interactive learning systems.