Elena‐Simona Apostol

Universitatea Națională de Știință și Tehnologie Politehnica București

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Elena‐Simona Apostol is a researcher at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things to address critical challenges in healthcare and robotics. Her primary research areas include affective computing, human-robot interaction, and intelligent data management systems. Apostol’s most notable contribution is the development of the PandaSays mobile application, a machine learning-based tool designed to automatically interpret the affective states of children diagnosed with autism. Her 2022 paper on this topic, which has garnered 16 citations, demonstrates how humanoid robots can effectively help these children explore and understand their emotions, marking a significant step forward in assistive technology. Additionally, Apostol has worked on creating integrated systems for efficiently managing the vast amounts of data generated by IoT-enabled robots, addressing the urgent need for robust data processing and storage solutions. Her work, though still early in its citation impact, represents a promising fusion of AI, IoT, and compassionate technology, with the potential to transform therapeutic practices for neurodiverse individuals.