Papers
29
Total Citations
1,166
H-Index
16
About
Tino Lourens is a multidisciplinary researcher whose work spans robotics, human-robot interaction, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) therapy, with a particular focus on harnessing robotic technology to improve social outcomes for children with ASD. His early contributions include pioneering work on active audition systems for humanoid robots and developing frameworks for communicating emotions through movement — notably employing Laban Movement Analysis — which together have garnered over 300 citations and laid important groundwork for emotionally intelligent robotics. Lourens has made significant strides in robot-mediated therapy, most notably through his development and evaluation of LEGO therapy and Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) protocols delivered via humanoid robots. His 2014 studies on long-term LEGO therapy attracted over 200 combined citations, demonstrating both the feasibility and effectiveness of robot-assisted interventions for children with ASD. More recently, his randomized controlled trial examining PRT with and without robot assistance underscores his commitment to rigorous clinical validation. Beyond therapy applications, Lourens developed TiViPE, an accessible visual programming environment designed to lower barriers for end-users deploying robots in social and therapeutic contexts. Across his career, his research has accumulated nearly 900 citations, reflecting a lasting impact at the intersection of assistive robotics and clinical practice.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Active Audition for Humanoid212 citations · 2000
- 2Expressing and interpreting emotional movements in social games with robots121 citations · 2010
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- 4Long‐term LEGO therapy with humanoid robot for children with ASD105 citations · 2014
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- 10TiViPe - Tino's visual programming environment35 citations · 2004