Marie Hsu
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Dr. Marie Hsu is a leading researcher at the intersection of educational technology and human-robot interaction, with a primary focus on leveraging robotics to enhance language acquisition. Her most influential work centers on the design and evaluation of robot-assisted instructional materials, particularly for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. Her landmark 2016 study, cited over 90 times, demonstrated how anthropomorphized robots can significantly improve both learning performance and student motivation by facilitating natural verbal and non-verbal communication. This foundational contribution established key design principles for integrating autonomous humanoid robots into pedagogical settings, showing that robots are not merely tools but active partners in the learning process. Dr. Hsu’s research has been instrumental in moving the field beyond simple robot tutors toward more sophisticated, socially interactive learning companions. Her work continues to shape how educators and technologists think about the role of embodiment and social presence in technology-mediated education, making her a pivotal voice in the growing domain of human-robot collaborative learning.
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