Rhoda Ikono

Papers

Total Citations

110

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About

Rhoda Ikono is a forward-thinking researcher at the intersection of robotics and global health, whose work is shaping how autonomous systems can address critical healthcare challenges. Her most influential contribution, "State Of The Art: A Study of Human-Robot Interaction in Healthcare" (2017), has garnered 81 citations, establishing her as a key voice in understanding how robots can effectively collaborate with medical professionals and patients. She further advanced the field with a "Systematic Review of Swarm Robots" (2020, 26 citations), providing a foundational analysis of how coordinated, multi-robot systems—both homogeneous and heterogeneous—can operate autonomously to solve complex tasks. Most recently, in "The Need for Robots in Global Health" (2022), Ikono argues compellingly that robotic technologies are essential for strengthening healthcare systems against international threats like pandemics and non-communicable diseases. Her work bridges technical robotics with pressing humanitarian needs, offering a roadmap for deploying intelligent machines where human resources are stretched thin. Ikono’s research is not only academically rigorous but also deeply practical, making her a vital contributor to the future of resilient, technology-driven healthcare.