Jielin Liu
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Jielin Liu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, special education, and child development. Her work focuses on designing and evaluating social robots as assistive tools to support autistic children in collaborative learning environments. In her most-cited study, "Supporting Autistic Children’s Group Learning in Picture Book Reading Activity with a Social Robot" (2023, 5 citations), Liu demonstrated how robots can scaffold social engagement and attention in children with autism spectrum disorder—a population that often struggles with group dynamics and social reciprocity. This research is notable for its practical, classroom-ready approach, showing that robots can act as non-judgmental mediators to foster peer interaction and reduce anxiety during shared activities. Liu’s contributions are vital in an era where inclusive education technologies are urgently needed. By bridging robotics, developmental psychology, and pedagogy, she offers evidence-based pathways for using embodied AI to address real-world learning challenges. Her work continues to influence how educators and technologists design interventions for neurodiverse learners, making her a key voice in socially assistive robotics.
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