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Ting-Shuo Chou is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of neurorobotics, tactile sensing, and human-robot interaction. His work centers on developing robots that can perceive and respond to touch in ways that mimic biological neural systems, with a particular focus on applications in developmental disorder therapy. Chou’s most impactful contribution is the CARL-SJR neurorobot, a platform with full-body tactile sensors that uses dopamine-modulated spike-timing-dependent plasticity (STDP) in a model of the insular cortex to learn touch preferences—a study that has garnered 32 citations. He further advanced this line of research by introducing a caretaker robot designed to assist children with ADHD and autism spectrum disorder, addressing tactile and sensorimotor impairments through interactive therapy (25 citations). Chou has also explored sensory decoding in tactile neurorobots and developed methods for humanoid robots to identify and engage passive participants in multiparty conversations. His work bridges neuroscience, robotics, and clinical therapy, demonstrating how neurorobotic platforms can serve as both research tools for understanding somatosensory processing and practical aids for developmental disorders.