Yuyin Wang
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Yuyin Wang investigates the intersection of social robotics and developmental psychology, with a primary focus on how children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) interact with and learn from social robots. Her research explores the cognitive and social mechanisms underlying human-robot interaction, particularly in educational and therapeutic contexts. Wang’s most cited work (79 citations) examines whether social robots can facilitate children with ASD in learning complex social rules like distrust and deception, demonstrating the potential of robots as tools for social skills training. Her follow-up study (30 citations) probes theory of mind in human-robot interaction, revealing how children with and without ASD attribute false beliefs to robots—a novel contribution to understanding social cognition in artificial contexts. By bridging robotics and developmental science, Wang’s work has significant implications for designing assistive technologies for neurodiverse populations. Her findings challenge assumptions about robot social agency and offer practical pathways for using robots in autism interventions. With a growing citation impact, Wang is establishing herself as a key voice in the emerging field of robot-mediated social learning.
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