Rumiko Sei
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Rumiko Sei is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction and educational technology, with a focus on how social robots can enhance learning experiences for children. Her most influential work centers on the development of educational applications for the humanoid robot Pepper, particularly through the innovative integration of two key concepts: the care-receiving robot (CRR) and total physical response (TPR). In her landmark 2015 study, "Pepper learns together with children," which has garnered 177 citations, Sei demonstrated how Pepper could engage children as both a learning companion and a recipient of care, fostering deeper cognitive and emotional engagement. This approach transforms robots from mere tools into collaborative partners, encouraging children to teach and guide the robot, thereby reinforcing their own understanding. Sei’s contributions have significantly advanced the field of child-robot interaction, offering a scalable model for using social robots in classrooms. Her work is widely cited in robotics, education, and human-computer interaction research, and she is recognized for bridging developmental psychology with practical robotic applications.
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- 1Pepper learns together with children: Development of an educational application177 citations · 2015