Thirza Hiwat
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Thirza Hiwat is a researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and child health care, with a focus on designing social robots that meaningfully engage young users in clinical settings. Her most cited work, “Social Robot for Health Check and Entertainment in Waiting Room: Child’s Engagement and Parent’s Involvement” (2021), explores how the iPal robot can support children during vaccination visits by performing health checks and providing entertainment. This study, with 10 citations, demonstrates her contribution to tailoring robot behaviors to specific care contexts and user needs, emphasizing the critical role of parent involvement in shaping child-robot interaction. Hiwat’s research highlights the potential of social robots to reduce anxiety and improve engagement in pediatric healthcare, offering practical insights for deploying technology in real-world waiting rooms. Her work is notable for its applied focus, bridging robotics, psychology, and healthcare design. By examining both child engagement and parental dynamics, she advances understanding of how robots can serve as effective, empathetic tools in sensitive environments, making her a promising voice in the growing field of socially assistive robotics.
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