Blanca Miller
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About
Blanca Miller is an interdisciplinary researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, human-robot interaction, and STEM education. Her scholarship addresses two complementary challenges: designing humanoid robots that can meaningfully engage with people, and ensuring that foundational robotics concepts reach the next generation of learners. In her influential 2018 study on unplugged robotics, Miller demonstrated how screen-free, hands-on approaches can spark engineering interest and reshape attitudes toward computing among K-12 students — a contribution that has earned 26 citations and speaks directly to national conversations about closing resource and professional development gaps in STEM education. Her parallel work on embodiment, situatedness, and morphology in humanoid robots — cited nearly 30 times across two publications — advances our understanding of how a robot's physical form and environmental context shape its ability to interact naturally with humans. Together, these lines of inquiry reflect Miller's broader commitment to making robotics both accessible and socially intelligent. Her research holds clear implications for educators, engineers, and policymakers alike, positioning her as a thoughtful voice in the evolving dialogue between technology and human experience.
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