Ingrid M. Horna Vilcahuaman

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

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Dr. Ingrid M. Horna Vilcahuaman is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of social robotics and mental healthcare, whose work demonstrates how humanoid robots can serve as therapeutic tools. Her most influential contribution is the development of Qhali, an expressive humanoid robot specifically designed to assist in mental health treatment. In her highly cited 2024 paper, which has already garnered 9 citations, she provides a comprehensive overview of Qhali's industrial design and essential components, establishing a framework for integrating social assistive robots into clinical settings. Her research addresses the growing acceptance of robotic systems for patient care and monitoring, positioning her at the forefront of human-robot interaction in healthcare. Dr. Horna Vilcahuaman's work is particularly notable for bridging engineering design with clinical psychology, creating robots that can effectively support therapists and patients. Her contributions are shaping how we think about technology-assisted mental health interventions, making her a key figure in the emerging field of therapeutic robotics.