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Jeanne Kruck is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of social robotics and autism intervention. Her work centers on developing and empirically testing robot-assisted therapies for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with a particular focus on translating lab-based innovations into real-world clinical practice. Her most influential study (2020, 45 citations) demonstrated the effectiveness of a collaborative robot-assisted intervention delivered by actual educators in authentic clinical settings—a critical step toward bridging the gap between research and practical application. This work addresses a key barrier: despite their promise, social robots like Nao are rarely used in clinics. Kruck further explored how these robots can enhance social cooperation in high-functioning children with ASD (2023, 7 citations), probing the nuanced ways robotic agents facilitate peer interaction. Her research not only advances our understanding of human-robot interaction but also provides actionable frameworks for educators and clinicians. By prioritizing ecological validity and interdisciplinary collaboration, Kruck is helping to shape a future where assistive technologies are seamlessly integrated into therapeutic environments, ultimately improving social outcomes for children with autism.
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