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Mohammed Alotaibi is a researcher whose work spans human-computer interaction, assistive technology, and pediatric health informatics, with a particular focus on leveraging robotics and IoT to address pressing healthcare challenges. He is perhaps best known for his pioneering development of social robotic systems designed to support children managing chronic conditions such as Type 1 diabetes and obesity, most notably through the SARA project — a social robot platform tailored for pediatric diabetes education and self-management in Saudi Arabia. His 2022 paper on a finger-gesture controlled, IoT-enabled smart wheelchair has garnered 33 citations, reflecting strong community interest in his accessible, cost-conscious approach to assistive mobility. Beyond robotics, Alotaibi has consistently addressed public health concerns specific to the Gulf region, designing and evaluating interactive systems that promote healthier behaviors among children in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. A 2024 randomized trial further demonstrated that robot-assisted education can meaningfully improve both diabetes knowledge and metabolic outcomes in young patients. With cumulative citations across multiple impactful studies, Alotaibi's research bridges engineering innovation and healthcare delivery, making advanced technology genuinely accessible to vulnerable populations.