Arina Kotik

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Arina Kotik is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of educational technology and social robotics, with a primary focus on humanoid robot-assisted language acquisition. Her groundbreaking work centers on integrating small-scale humanoid robots into early childhood education, particularly for teaching English to preschool children. Kotik's major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility of using robots as interactive teaching assistants, as evidenced by her 2019 pilot study (9 citations) which established foundational protocols for robot-mediated language instruction. She further advanced the field by developing simulation-based preparatory methodologies using the Gazebo simulator (2020, 9 citations), allowing researchers to refine human-robot interaction algorithms and mitigate real-world experimental challenges like improper robot behavior. This innovative approach bridges the gap between controlled simulations and authentic classroom environments. Her work addresses critical challenges in human-robot interaction, including algorithmic reliability and pedagogical effectiveness. With cumulative citations reflecting growing interest in educational robotics, Kotik's research provides essential frameworks for deploying social robots in language education, offering scalable solutions that could transform how young learners engage with foreign languages through interactive, technology-enhanced instruction.