Nicole Stenquist
Papers
2
Total Citations
157
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2
About
Nicole Stenquist is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a specific focus on designing socially assistive robots for vulnerable populations, particularly children in healthcare settings. Her work addresses the critical gap in socio-emotional support for pediatric patients and their families during stressful hospital stays. Her most influential contribution is the development and study of the "Huggable" robot, a social robot designed to mitigate stress, anxiety, and pain in pediatric care. Her seminal 2015 paper on this topic has garnered 111 citations, demonstrating its significant impact on the field. In a related highly-cited work (46 citations), Stenquist details the thoughtful design process behind the Huggable, emphasizing how the robot's playful, non-intimidating form is engineered to engage nervous young patients. By proving that robotic companions can effectively supplement human care, Stenquist's research has opened new avenues for technology-assisted pediatric care, offering a scalable solution to improve the emotional well-being of hospitalized children.
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Top Papers
- 1A Social Robot to Mitigate Stress, Anxiety, and Pain in Hospital Pediatric Care111 citations · 2015
- 2Designing a socially assistive robot for pediatric care46 citations · 2015