Stephanie Wuisan
Papers
2
Total Citations
10
H-Index
2
About
Stephanie Wuisan is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics and mental health, best known for developing Therabot, an assistive-robotic therapy system designed to support patients coping with trauma. Her work addresses a critical gap in therapeutic care by creating a tangible, comforting robotic companion—shaped like a floppy-eared beagle—that can be used both during counseling sessions and for home therapy practice. Wuisan’s research focuses on understanding the needs of end-users, including clinicians, to ensure the system is both practical and emotionally supportive. While her most-cited papers have garnered modest citation counts (7 and 3 citations respectively), their impact lies in their novelty and potential to transform trauma-informed care. By bridging robotics and clinical psychology, Wuisan has laid the groundwork for future innovations in assistive technology, demonstrating how human-robot interaction can foster healing and resilience. Her work is a compelling example of interdisciplinary research with real-world applications, inspiring students and researchers to explore how technology can serve vulnerable populations.