N. Mahboob Basiri

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N. Mahboob Basiri is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of social robotics and assistive technology, with a primary focus on leveraging human-robot interaction to improve therapeutic outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder. Her foundational work, particularly the highly cited 2014 study "Social robots as assistants for autism therapy in Iran: Research in progress" (39 citations), introduced innovative frameworks for using robots to address core deficits in joint attention—both initiation and response—among autistic children. This research not only demonstrated the feasibility of robotic intervention in clinical settings but also adapted these technologies to the cultural context of Iran, marking a significant contribution to the global expansion of socially assistive robotics. Basiri’s work is notable for its translational impact, bridging engineering, psychology, and rehabilitation medicine. By developing and testing therapeutic scenarios that integrate robots as interactive partners, she has helped lay the groundwork for scalable, technology-assisted interventions. Her achievements underscore a commitment to inclusive, evidence-based design, making her a key figure in the growing field of robot-assisted therapy for neurodevelopmental disorders.