MiRyang Kim
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MiRyang Kim is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focus on the cross-cultural acceptance of educational technologies. Her work bridges robotics, augmented reality (AR), and cultural psychology, exploring how societal norms shape user engagement with tutoring robots. In her most-cited study (2009, 24 citations), she compared perceptions of AR-integrated tutoring robots across Korea, Japan, and Spain, revealing how cultural values influence both parents’ and children’s willingness to adopt such systems. A related paper (2009, 2 citations) extended this analysis to European contexts, underscoring the role of cultural dimensions like individualism and collectivism in technology acceptance. Kim’s contributions are vital for designing inclusive, user-centered robotic systems that respect diverse cultural backgrounds. Her findings have informed the development of adaptive educational robots, ensuring they are not only technically robust but also socially and culturally resonant. By highlighting the interplay between culture and technology, Kim has laid groundwork for global deployment of tutoring robots, making her work essential for researchers and engineers aiming to create empathetic, cross-culturally viable AI companions.
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