Shane Romero
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Shane Romero’s research lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction and educational equity, with a focus on socially assistive robotics in therapy. In their most-cited work, “Understanding Barriers to Entry and Invisible Labor for Educational Care Wizards,” Romero introduces a groundbreaking dual-cycle model that challenges the field’s narrow emphasis on the “inner cycle” of human-robot interaction. They argue that the vast majority of prior research has overlooked the “outer cycle”—the invisible labor and systemic barriers faced by practitioners who deploy these technologies in real-world educational and therapeutic settings. This contribution reframes the conversation around robotics, highlighting the often-unseen work of “educational care wizards” who bridge the gap between technology and human care. With over 1 citation, this recent 2024 paper is already sparking dialogue in the field. Romero’s work is notable for its critical, equity-driven perspective, urging researchers to consider not just how robots interact with individuals, but how they are integrated into complex social systems. Their insights are essential for students and researchers aiming to design more inclusive and sustainable robotic interventions.
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