Farhana Wan Yunus

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Dr. Farhana Wan Yunus is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction (HRI), assistive robotics, and developmental intervention. Her work focuses on leveraging robotic systems to enhance communication and rehabilitation for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism and cerebral palsy. In her highly cited 2015 paper, "Robot-assisted learning for communication-care in autism intervention" (26 citations), she advanced the integration of robots into educational settings—a then-emerging niche—demonstrating how robotic agents can foster social and communicative skills beyond clinical environments. Her 2014 work on "Telerehabilitation in robotic assistive therapy for children with developmental disabilities" (8 citations) broke new ground by developing a telerehabilitation framework that enables remote access to robotic therapy. This system, featuring ten targeted learning modules, addresses critical barriers to care for underserved populations. Dr. Wan Yunus’s contributions are notable for bridging engineering and clinical practice, making robotic intervention more accessible and scalable. Her research continues to shape how technology can support inclusive education and therapy, offering transformative tools for children with disabilities and their families.