Jihoi Na
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Jihoi Na is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of social robotics and artificial intelligence for special education. Their most notable work centers on developing large language model-based social robots to support autistic students, a field where they have made significant early contributions. Na’s flagship study, "Echo-Teddy: Preliminary Design and Development of Large Language Model-Based Social Robot for Autistic Students" (2025), has already garnered 4 citations, signaling growing interest in their innovative approach. This research introduces a novel framework for integrating conversational AI into physically embodied robots, designed to facilitate social communication and emotional regulation in educational settings. By combining human-robot interaction with state-of-the-art natural language processing, Na addresses critical gaps in accessible, adaptive therapeutic tools. Their work is notable for its human-centered design philosophy, emphasizing ethical deployment and real-world feasibility. As a rising voice in assistive technology, Na’s contributions promise to reshape how AI can foster inclusive learning environments, making them a researcher to watch in the evolving landscape of socially assistive robotics.
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