Natalia Reich-Stiebert
Papers
8
Total Citations
457
H-Index
6
About
Natalia Reich-Stiebert is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, educational technology, and social psychology, whose work has fundamentally shaped our understanding of how robots can be meaningfully integrated into learning environments. Her most influential contribution, a 2015 study on attitudes toward educational companion robots (157 citations), established critical groundwork for identifying what drives learners' acceptance or rejection of robotic teaching aids. Building on this, her 2016 investigation into teachers' perspectives on classroom robots (99 citations) bridged the gap between technological possibility and pedagogical practice. Reich-Stiebert has consistently championed user-centered approaches, demonstrating in a 2018 study (69 citations) that involving users directly in robot prototyping significantly improves attitudes toward the technology. Her research also ventures into gender dynamics within education, exploring how stereotypes shape professional representation in academic fields. As a co-author of both the English-language *Robots in Education* (2021) and its German counterpart *Roboter in der Bildung*, she has translated rigorous research into accessible resources for educators worldwide. With over 450 cumulative citations, her scholarship continues to guide the responsible and effective deployment of robots in formal education.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5(Ir)relevance of Gender?44 citations · 2017
- 6Robots in Education32 citations · 2021
- 7Roboter in der Bildung5 citations · 2021
- 8Roboter in der Bildung5 citations · 2021