Salina Mohamed
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13
Total Citations
546
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About
Salina Mohamed is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction (HRI) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) therapy, whose work has fundamentally advanced the use of humanoid robots as therapeutic tools for children with developmental disabilities. Best known for her groundbreaking investigations involving the humanoid robot NAO, Mohamed has systematically explored how robot-mediated interventions can foster communication, socialization, and behavioral development in autistic children across varying levels of cognitive ability. Her 2012 trilogy of studies on children's initial responses to NAO garnered remarkable scholarly attention, collectively amassing over 430 citations and establishing her as a leading voice in this emerging field. Beyond clinical experimentation, Mohamed has championed the integration of robotic therapy into educational settings and pioneered telerehabilitation frameworks that extend robot-assisted intervention to remote and underserved populations. Her research also demonstrates a strong ethical conscience, addressing the unique vulnerabilities of child research subjects and developing validated behavioral observation tools to strengthen methodological rigor. Through this body of work, Mohamed has meaningfully shaped how researchers, clinicians, and educators approach technology-driven support for children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
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- 4Robot-assisted learning for communication-care in autism intervention26 citations · 2015
- 5Telerehabilitation Service with a Robot for Autism Intervention20 citations · 2015
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