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Ramya S. Moorthy is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of assistive robotics and developmental intervention, dedicated to enhancing the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Her work focuses on leveraging mechatronic systems and robotic platforms to address critical deficits in psychomotor skills, which are often overlooked in traditional therapies. In her seminal pilot study, "Teaching Psychomotor Skills to Autistic Children by Employing a Robotic Training Kit," Moorthy demonstrated how a snatcher robot could facilitate imitation-based training, improving gross and fine motor abilities such as walking and object manipulation. This work, cited 22 times, laid the foundation for her innovative approach to skill acquisition. She further extended her contributions with the "Mechatronic-shoe kit," a wearable device designed to train daily living skills, bridging the gap between clinical intervention and real-world functionality. By targeting the rising prevalence of ASD—from 1.16% to 2% between 2007 and 2013—Moorthy’s research offers scalable, technology-driven solutions that empower children to achieve greater independence. Her interdisciplinary methodology, combining robotics, mechatronics, and behavioral science, positions her as a key figure in developing accessible, evidence-based tools for special education.