Eleni Agrianiti

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Eleni Agrianiti is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of social robotics and special education, with a primary focus on leveraging humanoid robots as therapeutic and educational tools. Her work centers on deploying social assistive robots—particularly the NAO humanoid—to enhance cognitive and socio-emotional learning in students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In her most cited work (2023, 16 citations), she demonstrates how robots like NAO serve as educational assistants in both general and special education settings, advancing Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) by fostering academic growth alongside socio-emotional development. Her 2022 study (5 citations) provides groundbreaking evidence that robot-based interventions can significantly improve symbolic play and imitation skills in children with ASD, increasing eye contact, attention, and engagement. Agrianiti’s contributions are notable for bridging engineering and pedagogy, offering scalable, interactive solutions that address core challenges in autism therapy. Her research not only validates the efficacy of humanoid robots in clinical and classroom environments but also paves the way for inclusive, technology-driven educational paradigms. With a growing citation footprint, Agrianiti is establishing herself as a key voice in assistive robotics and special needs education.