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About
Leire Ozaeta is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of assistive technology, social robotics, and child development. Her work focuses on creating innovative, play-based interventions for children with special educational needs (SEN), leveraging both Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) and humanoid robots to enhance cognitive and emotional skills. Her most cited study (15 citations) introduces a portable EEG-based BCI that measures real-time brain activity during spatial and emotional learning tasks, designed to improve pedagogical rehabilitation for children with SEN. Ozaeta also explores the use of social robots like NAO in hospital settings, where she has demonstrated that robot-child interaction can positively influence emotional reactions and engagement. Her research extends to interactive storytelling for autobiographical memory retelling, addressing affective disorders in children, and developing robot-based interventions for joint-attention development. Additionally, Ozaeta has contributed to inclusive STEAM education by proposing the novel concept of "intrinsic accessibility," which complements traditional digital accessibility frameworks. Her work is notable for its practical, human-centered approach, directly impacting how technology can support vulnerable populations in educational and therapeutic contexts.
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