Grace Eden

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland

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Grace Eden is a leading researcher in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), with a particular focus on child-robot relationships and inclusive design. Her work explores how robots function not merely as tools, but as social actors—serving as toys, tutors, peers, or even pets—in educational settings. In her highly cited 2020 study, "Toy, Tutor, Peer, or Pet?", Eden demonstrated that robots can support diverse learning goals among pre-school children, while critically highlighting the significant research gap in the Global South. This work has garnered 14 citations and is considered foundational for expanding HRI research into underrepresented contexts. Eden also addresses the ethical dimensions of robotics, co-authoring the influential 2017 paper "Remote robotic disability," which questions societal readiness for robots and advocates for accessible, disability-aware design. With a career bridging the Rhode Island School of Design and the University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland (HES-SO), Eden’s contributions are shaping how we understand robots as empathetic, socially integrated partners. Her research is essential reading for students and scholars interested in child-computer interaction, inclusive technology, and the future of human-robot coexistence.