K. Mosquera-Cordero

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K. Mosquera-Cordero is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and speech-language pathology. Their work focuses on developing assistive technologies—specifically educational robotic assistants and rule-based expert systems—to support therapeutic interventions for children with communication disorders, including dyslalia, one of the most prevalent speech disorders affecting children with and without disabilities. Mosquera-Cordero’s major contributions include the design and implementation of a virtual robotic assistant integrated with an expert system to guide children through structured therapeutic exercises. Their 2019 paper, "An Educational Robotic Assistant for Supporting Therapy Sessions of Children with Communication Disorders," has garnered 8 citations, while their 2018 proposal for a virtual assistant targeting dyslalia has received 6 citations. These works address a critical gap: scaling access to speech therapy through affordable, interactive robotic platforms that can operate in clinical or home settings. By combining robotics with rule-based decision-making, Mosquera-Cordero offers a scalable, repeatable approach to therapy that adapts to individual patient needs. Their research holds promise for millions affected by communication disorders worldwide, including 40 million in the U.S. and over 1 million children in the U.K. and Australia. This work represents a meaningful step toward democratizing speech therapy through technology.