Carrie Ka-Yee Lam
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Carrie Ka-Yee Lam is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction and assistive technology, with a focus on supporting neurodiverse populations. Her key research areas include social robotics, gesture recognition and production, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) interventions. Lam’s most notable contribution is her groundbreaking 2017 study, "Using a social robot to teach gestural recognition and production in children with autism spectrum disorders," which has garnered 72 citations. This work demonstrated that children with ASD, who often experience delayed gestural development, can significantly benefit from robot-based interventions. By employing a social robot in a two-phase teaching protocol, Lam showed that these children could improve both their recognition and production of gestures—a critical skill for social communication. Her research challenges traditional therapeutic approaches, offering a novel, engaging, and effective tool for educators and clinicians. Lam’s work has been influential in bridging robotics and developmental psychology, opening new avenues for technology-driven therapies. Her findings underscore the potential of social robots as accessible, patient, and consistent interaction partners, making her a key figure in advancing inclusive, tech-enhanced interventions for autism.
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