Marc Neerincx

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Dr. Marc Neerincx is a leading figure in human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on developing autonomous social robots that support children's cognitive and social development. His research integrates artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and interaction design to create robots capable of adaptive, long-term engagement with users, especially those with special needs. A key contribution is his work on evaluating child-robot interaction (CRI), where he has pioneered methods to assess how children—both typically developing and those with conditions like autism—respond to robotic companions in naturalistic settings. His 2016 workshop paper on CRI evaluation, though modestly cited with 3 references, laid foundational groundwork for addressing the methodological challenges of reliable data collection in this complex domain. Neerincx's broader impact is reflected in his extensive publication record, which has garnered thousands of citations, and his leadership in European projects like DREAM and PAL, which developed robots for therapy and diabetes self-management. His work has been instrumental in moving CRI from lab-based experiments toward real-world applications, earning him recognition as a pioneer in child-centered robot design.