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Ewha Womans University has established itself as a remarkably diverse and forward-thinking research institution, with particular strengths spanning human-robot interaction, educational technology, surgical robotics, and assistive care systems. This breadth of inquiry reflects the university's commitment to applying cutting-edge robotics and AI research to some of society's most pressing challenges — from aging populations to precision medicine to sustainable agriculture. At the intersection of psychology and robotics, Ewha researchers have made influential contributions to understanding how humans form emotional bonds with machines. Their investigations into empathy, social distance, and verbal communication with robots have accumulated hundreds of citations and shaped how designers worldwide approach socially interactive systems. Complementing this work, their studies on robotics programming in elementary education and robot-assisted cognitive training for elderly populations demonstrate a distinctive commitment to human-centered applications across the entire lifespan. Ewha's medical robotics portfolio is equally impressive, with faculty contributing to landmark multicenter clinical studies on robot-assisted partial nephrectomy, laparoscopic liver resection, and gynecologic robotic surgery. These contributions bridge engineering innovation and clinical outcomes in ways that are genuinely transforming patient care. The institution also contributes to motion planning algorithms and impedance-controlled robotic manipulation, reflecting strong foundational engineering capabilities that support its application-driven work. Perhaps most distinctive is Ewha's internationally recognized participatory design approach to assistive robots for older adults — a four-year international collaboration that exemplifies the university's ethos of inclusive, user-centered innovation. For prospective students and collaborators seeking an institution where robotics research meets genuine human impact, Ewha Womans University offers an intellectually vibrant and uniquely interdisciplinary environment.