Eline Vlasblom
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Eline Vlasblom is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of child development, mental health, and human-robot interaction. Her primary research area focuses on designing and evaluating technology-based interventions—particularly social robots—to promote emotional well-being and resilience in young children. Her most notable contribution is the development of a robot-delivered training program aimed at improving mental health outcomes in Dutch primary schools. In her pilot intervention study, which has already garnered citations, Vlasblom demonstrated how autonomous social robots can be integrated into classroom settings to teach coping strategies and emotional regulation to children as young as five. This work addresses a critical public health need, as early-onset mental health challenges often escalate into more severe conditions later in life. By leveraging robots as non-judgmental, engaging interaction partners, Vlasblom’s research opens new avenues for scalable, low-stigma mental health support in educational environments. Her findings contribute to a growing evidence base for using embodied AI in pediatric care, positioning her as an emerging leader in child-robot interaction and preventive mental health.
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