Hariati Abdullah Hashim
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Dr. Hariati Abdullah Hashim is a pioneering researcher in the intersection of robotics and therapeutic intervention, with a primary focus on human-robot interaction (HRI) for children with autism spectrum disorder. Her most cited work, "Human-Robot Interaction Intervention Therapy Procedure for Initial Response of Autism Children with Humanoid Robot," demonstrates her foundational contributions to robot-assisted therapy. In this study, she utilized the humanoid robot NAO to engage twelve children from the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM), carefully selected based on behavioral characteristics, to assess their initial responses to robotic interaction. This research laid critical groundwork for understanding how socially assistive robots can facilitate communication and social engagement in children with autism. Although her citation count of 3 reflects a niche but emerging field, her work is notable for being among the early empirical investigations into robot-based intervention programs in Southeast Asia. Dr. Hashim’s research bridges engineering, psychology, and special education, offering promising pathways for non-pharmacological, technology-driven therapies. Her contributions are particularly significant for researchers and practitioners developing culturally adapted HRI interventions in non-Western contexts.
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