Athina Marnelaki
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Athina Marnelaki is a researcher at the forefront of social robotics in education and therapeutic intervention. Her work centers on leveraging humanoid robots—particularly the NAO robot—as interactive assistants in training, educational, and therapeutic settings. Marnelaki’s major contribution lies in demonstrating how social robots can bridge academic instruction and socio-emotional learning, offering novel support for both general and special education. Her most cited paper, "NAO robot, an educational assistant in training, educational and therapeutic sessions" (2023), has garnered 16 citations, reflecting growing interest in technology-enhanced learning (TEL). This work highlights the capacity of humanoids to engage students with diverse needs, fostering inclusive, adaptive environments. Marnelaki’s research advances the state of the art by integrating robotics into real-world pedagogical and clinical practices, showing how machines can nurture both cognitive and emotional growth. Her findings are particularly impactful for educators, therapists, and technologists seeking to personalize learning and therapy through embodied AI. As the field of educational robotics expands, Marnelaki’s work stands as a key reference for human-robot interaction in supportive, human-centered contexts.
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