Tala Talaei Khoei

Southern New Hampshire University, Kent State University

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Dr. Tala Talaei Khoei’s research bridges human-centered computing and algorithmic robotics, with a focus on assistive technologies and autonomous coverage problems. Her highly cited work, “Seniors’ Perspective on Perceived Transfer Effects of Assistive Robots in Elderly Care,” introduces a novel capability approach to technology adoption, arguing that independent living is a critical driver for seniors’ acceptance of assistive robots—a contextual departure from traditional adoption theories. This paper has garnered 10 citations for its humanistic framework. In parallel, her algorithmic contribution, “A 2-Approximation Algorithm for the Online Tethered Coverage Problem,” presents a rigorous solution for robotic coverage of unknown, obstacle-filled environments using a tether of finite length, achieving a provable approximation ratio. With 9 citations, this work demonstrates her versatility in theoretical computer science and robotics. Dr. Talaei Khoei’s research uniquely spans the social and technical dimensions of robotics, from elderly care to autonomous navigation, making her a notable voice in both human-robot interaction and algorithmic design. Her work continues to influence how we design robots that are both socially aware and computationally efficient.