Amanda J. Johnson
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2
Total Citations
9
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2
About
Dr. Amanda J. Johnson is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of social robotics and rehabilitative engineering, whose work spans two transformative domains: using robots to address childhood bullying and developing soft robotic solutions for osteoarthritis. In her groundbreaking 2023 study on robot-mediated applied drama, Dr. Johnson introduced RE-Mind (Robots Empowering Minds), a pedagogical platform that uses theatrical practices with robots to help children safely explore sensitive topics like bullying—a novel approach that has already garnered 5 citations for its potential to foster peer support. Simultaneously, she has made significant strides in biomechatronics with her electronics-free soft robotic knee brace, a proof-of-concept device employing a closed-loop fluidic regenerative system to dynamically unload the knee during gait for osteoarthritis patients. This 4-cited 2023 work addresses the critical limitations of existing bulky dynamic unloaders by offering a lightweight, compliant alternative. Dr. Johnson’s dual focus on social-emotional learning through human-robot interaction and accessible, electronics-free medical devices demonstrates her commitment to creating impactful, real-world solutions that bridge technology and human well-being.
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- 1Using Robot-Mediated Applied Drama to Foster Anti-Bullying Peer Support5 citations · 2023
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