Chan Sri Manukalpa
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Chan Sri Manukalpa is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of social robotics, human-robot interaction, and culturally adaptive assistive technology. Their primary research focuses on developing multimodal interaction systems for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) therapy, with a special emphasis on creating linguistically and culturally appropriate interventions for Sinhala-speaking populations. Manukalpa’s most significant contribution is the design of a comprehensive speech-based intervention system using the NAO robot, integrating language content detection, dialog management, voice synthesis, and gesture synthesis to engage Sri Lankan children with ASD. This work, published in 2024, has already garnered 6 citations, reflecting its timely relevance. Building on this foundation, their 2025 study on culturally adaptive emotional gestures for child-robot interaction addresses a critical gap in designing developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant non-verbal behaviors for ASD therapy. By tailoring robotic gestures to Sri Lankan cultural norms, Manukalpa’s work advances the global conversation on inclusive robotics. Their research not only demonstrates technical innovation but also underscores the importance of cultural sensitivity in therapeutic technologies, making them a rising voice in the field of socially assistive robotics.
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