Sumita Sharma

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Sumita Sharma is a leading researcher in Child-Robot Interaction and the ethical integration of emerging technologies in education, with a particular focus on the Global South. Her work critically examines how robots, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality can reshape learning environments, moving beyond Western-centric frameworks to address diverse cultural and socioeconomic contexts. In her highly cited study, *"Toy, Tutor, Peer, or Pet?"* (2020, 14 citations), Sharma demonstrated that robots in classrooms can support varied learning goals among preschool children, while highlighting the critical gap in research from the Global South. Her forward-looking work, *"Emerging Technologies in Global South Classrooms"* (2024, 8 citations), explores teachers’ visions for the future of education, emphasizing the need to integrate computational thinking and AI literacy equitably. Most recently, in *"A robot teacher is very good for learning, but not for human relationships"* (2025, 5 citations), Sharma amplifies Japanese children’s critical perspectives on ethical AI futures, challenging simplistic narratives of technological progress. Her research is notable for centering children’s voices and advocating for culturally responsive, human-centered design in educational technology.