Papers
53
Total Citations
795
H-Index
16
About
Kim Adams is a pioneering researcher in assistive robotics and disability technology, whose work has profoundly shaped how children with physical and communication impairments access play, learning, and cognitive assessment. With a body of scholarship spanning over a decade, Adams has focused primarily on leveraging low-cost robotic systems to empower children with cerebral palsy and related motor conditions, enabling them to engage in activities previously beyond their reach. Her landmark 2010 paper on assistive technologies for play and cognitive development (77 citations) established a foundational framework for the field, while her research using Lego robots to estimate cognitive ability in children with severe physical disabilities (61 citations) demonstrated that accessible technology could unlock hidden potential in traditionally underassessed populations. Adams has also advanced inclusive education through integrated robotic and augmentative communication tools, explored the emerging role of haptics in assistive robotics, and pioneered the use of speech-generating devices to control robots for mathematical learning. Her work on playfulness in children with cerebral palsy (56 citations) underscores her commitment to quality of life alongside functional outcomes. Collectively, her research has garnered nearly 450 citations, marking her as an influential voice at the intersection of rehabilitation engineering, special education, and child development.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robots: Assistive technologies for play, learning and cognitive development77 citations · 2010
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- 3Playfulness in Children with Limited Motor Abilities When Using a Robot56 citations · 2015
- 4Using assistive robots to promote inclusive education52 citations · 2016
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- 6Using virtual robot-mediated play activities to assess cognitive skills40 citations · 2013
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- 8Robot skills and cognitive performance of preschool children34 citations · 2010
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