Ahmed M. Al‐Jumaily

Auckland University of Technology

Papers

15

Total Citations

238

H-Index

7

About

Dr. Ahmed M. Al-Jumaily is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, assistive technology, and therapeutic intervention, with a primary focus on developing bio-inspired robotic systems for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). His most significant contribution is the creation of KiliRo, a parrot-inspired therapeutic robot, and the formulation of the Adapted Model-Rival Method (AMRM)—an indirect teaching technique that leverages children’s natural observational skills. Through a series of rigorous studies spanning up to 49 days, Dr. Al-Jumaily demonstrated that KiliRo significantly enhances social engagement, learning, and interaction in children with ASD, as evidenced by his highly cited works (76, 33, and 31 citations). His research uniquely integrates sociopsychological and physiological biomarkers to quantify therapeutic outcomes, bridging engineering and clinical psychology. Beyond autism therapy, Dr. Al-Jumaily has advanced mobility solutions for individuals with disabilities, notably developing a two-wheeled robotic wheelchair with active stability control. With over 220 cumulative citations across his top ten papers, his work has laid a foundational framework for robot-assisted therapy and continues to inspire innovations in socially assistive robotics.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

7
H-Index
15
Papers
238
Total Citations
16
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robot-Assisted Therapy for Learning and Social Interaction of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
76 citations · 2017
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2017 (5 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 10
🏛 Institutions: Auckland University of Technology

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