Joshua Riddell
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2
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11
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About
Joshua Riddell’s research sits at the intersection of human-robot interaction and developmental psychology, with a focused expertise on how children physically engage with social robots. His major contribution lies in developing the tools and methodologies needed to capture, analyze, and interpret the nuanced ways children use touch during robot interactions—a domain that was previously underexplored. His most cited work, “Hand in Hand: Tools and techniques for understanding children’s touch with a social robot” (2016), has garnered over a dozen citations, establishing a foundational framework for designing safer, more responsive robots that can accommodate the unpredictable and varied tactile behaviors of young users. By addressing both the engineering challenges of robust sensing and the analytical challenges of processing large datasets of child-robot touch, Riddell has helped bridge the gap between technical robot design and real-world child behavior. His work is particularly notable for its practical implications: it informs the creation of robots used in educational and therapeutic settings, where natural, safe physical interaction is critical. For students and researchers, Riddell’s research offers a compelling model of how to combine rigorous data collection with child-centered design, making him a key figure in the growing field of child-robot interaction.
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- 1Hand in Hand: Tools and techniques for understanding children's touch with a social robot6 citations · 2016
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