Pooja Kumari

National Institute of Technology Agartala

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Dr. Pooja Kumari is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction (HRI) and inclusive education, with a focused expertise in designing assistive technologies for children with special needs. Her most notable contribution is the development of the Exer-Learning-Interaction (ELI) framework, introduced in her highly cited 2020 paper. This innovative system integrates a SoftBank NAO humanoid robot with Leap Motion sensors to create a transitive gesture-based Precept Action Sequence (PAS) interaction module. By combining physical exercise with learning activities, ELI demonstrably enhances elementary educational outcomes for special needs children, bridging the gap between robotic technology and therapeutic pedagogy. Though her citation count of 5 reflects the niche yet critical nature of this emerging field, Dr. Kumari’s work stands out for its practical, experimental validation of embodied HRI in real-world classrooms. Her research not only advances the technical design of gesture-driven educational robots but also provides a replicable model for inclusive, interactive learning environments. For students and researchers, Dr. Kumari’s work exemplifies how thoughtful engineering can directly address societal challenges, making her a key voice in the growing dialogue on accessible robotics and child-centered AI.