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Corinna Lathan is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, human-computer interaction, and rehabilitation engineering, with a particular focus on developing innovative technologies for children with disabilities. Her most influential work centers on therapeutic robotics, teleoperation, and gestural feedback systems designed to make rehabilitation more engaging and effective for pediatric populations. Lathan's most celebrated contribution is her development of the storytelling robot for pediatric rehabilitation — a furry, remotely controlled robot that allows children to direct movements through body sensors tailored to their specific disabilities, earning 128 citations and sparking widespread interest in child-centered robotic therapy. Her research on human-robot teleoperation (122 citations) further established foundational insights into how spatial perception and sensory feedback critically influence operator performance. Her CosmoBot system, designed to enhance communication and motor development in children with cerebral palsy, exemplifies her commitment to translating bench research into real clinical tools. Spanning medical simulation — including a spine biopsy training simulator — to telerehabilitation platforms delivered directly to patients' homes, Lathan's body of work reflects a consistent user-centered design philosophy. Her research has meaningfully advanced accessible, technology-driven therapeutic interventions and continues to inspire engineers, clinicians, and rehabilitation scientists worldwide.