Browsing Electrical and Computer Engineering by Supervisor "Dautenhahn, Kerstin"
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Developing a Semi-autonomous Robot to Engage Children with Special Needs and Their Peers in Robot-Assisted Play
(University of Waterloo, 2021-05-31)Despite the wide variety of robots used in human-robot interaction (HRI) scenarios, the potential of robots as connectors whilst acting as play mediators has not been fully explored. Robots present an opportunity to ... -
Exploring the Use of Assistive Robotics in Play and Education for Children with Disabilities
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-19)Assistive technologies in general, and assistive robots in particular, are being studied extensively to maintain and increase the capabilities of individuals with disabilities. However, there are aspects in this field that ... -
Exploring the Use of Social Robots in Promoting University Students’ Mental Well-Being
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-12)Mental health problems within university student populations are a growing concern. In recent years, university students have reported increased symptoms of stress and anxiety, which can negatively impact their mental ... -
A Learning Social Referencing Disambiguation Framework for Domestic Service Robots
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-24)The successful integration of domestic service robots into home environments can bring significant services and convenience to the general population and possibly mitigate important societal issues, such as care provision ... -
System Development and Evaluation of a Social Robot as a Public Speaking Rehearsal Coach
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-11)Skills are developed through practice and rehearsal. Mastery and leadership often arise from dedicated effort. Among the skills that demand ongoing attention and practice, public speaking holds a crucial place. It is a ...