Katrin Kangur
Papers
7
Total Citations
78
H-Index
5
About
Katrin Kangur is an emerging researcher whose work sits at the intersection of educational technology, human-robot interaction, and healthcare innovation, with a particular focus on telepresence robots (TPRs) and their real-world applications. Her research has made notable contributions to understanding how these technologies can transform both higher education and healthcare settings, addressing pressing global challenges such as aging populations and the need for remote learning solutions. Kangur's most cited work, "Testing scenarios for using telepresence robots in healthcare settings" (2024, 23 citations), exemplifies her commitment to exploring practical solutions for chronic care challenges. Alongside this, her investigations into higher education contexts — including perceptions among university personnel and STEAM workshop applications — have helped establish foundational knowledge for educators considering TPR adoption. A distinctive thread throughout her portfolio is her attention to psychological and social dimensions, particularly how TPRs mediate non-verbal communication and interpersonal distance in classrooms and clinical environments. With a growing body of work accumulating over 75 citations across interdisciplinary venues, Kangur bridges computer science, psychology, and education in ways that few researchers in this space do. Her contributions offer valuable guidance for institutions and healthcare systems navigating the complex realities of human-robot collaboration.
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Top Papers
- 1Testing scenarios for using telepresence robots in healthcare settings23 citations · 2024
- 2Higher education personnel’s perceptions about telepresence robots21 citations · 2022
- 3Keeping distance with a telepresence robot: A pilot study11 citations · 2023
- 4Aspects of Using Telepresence Robot in a Higher Education STEAM Workshop10 citations · 2022
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