Jacqueline Kory

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211

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Jacqueline Kory is a researcher at the intersection of child development and human-robot interaction, whose work explores how robotic learning companions can support early language acquisition in preschool children. Her most influential paper, "Storytelling with robots: Learning companions for preschool children's language development" (2014), has garnered 166 citations and proposes that interactive robots can supplement early education by engaging children in storytelling activities that boost oral language skills—a critical predictor of later academic success. Kory’s research demonstrates that robots, when designed to adapt their language level to a child’s abilities, can serve as scalable, socially engaging tools for vocabulary development, addressing the challenge of providing individualized language support in early childhood settings. Her master’s thesis (2014) further investigates how robot language complexity affects learning outcomes, offering practical insights for designing effective educational technologies. By bridging robotics and developmental psychology, Kory highlights the potential of embodied, social agents to enrich preschool classrooms, making her work foundational for researchers and educators interested in leveraging technology to close early achievement gaps.