Maryam FakhrHosseini
Houghton University, Michigan Technological University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Papers
7
Total Citations
71
H-Index
4
About
Maryam FakhrHosseini is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction (HRI), with a focus on designing socially acceptable robots and leveraging robotics for STEAM education. Her work explores how robot appearance influences user acceptance—a key contribution to HRI, as demonstrated by her most-cited paper (23 citations). She pioneered the “Robot Opera” and “Child-Robot Theater” programs, modularized afterschool initiatives that integrate arts into STEM education, engaging children aged 5–7 in long-term, creative robotics activities (19 and 15 citations). These studies highlight her impact on educational robotics, showing how collaborative play with robots can foster interdisciplinary learning. FakhrHosseini also advances usability in HRI, developing remote control apps for experimental robots (4 citations), and extends her research to aging populations, examining perceptions of social robots among the oldest old and designing smarter, autonomous homes for older adults (2 citations each). Her work bridges technical design, educational innovation, and inclusive technology, making her a notable figure in shaping how robots interact with diverse users—from children to the elderly—and in promoting STEAM through engaging, real-world applications.
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Top Papers
- 1The influence of robot design on acceptance of social robots23 citations · 2017
- 2Robot Theater with Children for STEAM Education19 citations · 2017
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- 4Child-Robot Theater6 citations · 2017
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- 6The Oldest Olds’ Perceptions of Social Robots2 citations · 2019
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