Raquel Ros Espinoza
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About
Raquel Ros Espinoza is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on developing social robots capable of engaging with children over extended periods. Her most influential work, "Towards Long-Term Social Child-Robot Interaction: Using Multi-Activity Switching to Engage Young Users" (101 citations), addresses a critical challenge in robotics: maintaining a child's interest and participation during prolonged interactions. By introducing a multi-activity switching framework, Ros Espinoza demonstrated how robots can dynamically adapt their behaviors to sustain engagement, a breakthrough that has informed the design of robotic companions for educational and therapeutic settings. Her earlier research on action selection in cooperative robot soccer, though less cited, showcases her foundational work in multi-agent systems and case-based reasoning. Through her contributions, Ros Espinoza has advanced the practical deployment of social robots in real-world child-focused environments, bridging the gap between technical robotics and developmental psychology. Her work continues to inspire new approaches to long-term, meaningful human-robot relationships.
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- 2Action selection in cooperative robot soccer using case-based reasoning6 citations · 2008