Lenis Tejada Rodriguez

National Taipei University, National University of Singapore

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Dr. Lenis Tejada Rodriguez is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, wireless power transmission, and human-robot interaction. Her work addresses two critical challenges: enabling autonomous energy management in robotic networks and enhancing remote interpersonal communication through physical embodiment. In her highly cited 2015 paper (11 citations), Dr. Rodriguez introduced a novel system combining wireless power transmission with mobile robotics, where a robot equipped with a wireless charger navigates environments to efficiently charge distributed battery nodes—a foundational contribution to persistent robotic networks. Earlier, her 2013 work (9 citations) tackled the limitations of remote communication by developing a personalizable embodied telepresence system. Recognizing that physical bodies are powerful conduits for affective communication, she demonstrated how robots can serve as expressive mediators across distances, bridging the gap between digital interaction and genuine human connection. Her research has been instrumental in advancing both practical applications—such as automated charging infrastructure—and theoretical understanding of how embodiment shapes remote social interaction. Dr. Rodriguez’s work continues to influence the design of more autonomous, emotionally resonant robotic systems.