Loe Feijs

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Loe Feijs is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, human-robot interaction, and assistive technologies, with a particular focus on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) interventions. His most impactful work explores how robots can be tailored to meet the unique learning objectives and personal characteristics of individuals with ASD, as evidenced by his highly cited 2011 paper (47 citations) on custom robotics scenarios for training programs. Feijs made significant contributions to robot communication through the development of ROILA (Robot Interaction Language), a speech-recognition-friendly artificial language designed to improve human-robot interaction, which he evaluated in Dutch high schools (41 citations). His innovative use of semantic technologies to describe robotic embodiments, including the RoboDB prototype (22 citations), has advanced how robots are cataloged and understood. Feijs has also explored practical assistive applications, such as a robotic zipper prototype for elderly and physically disabled individuals, and investigated user acceptance of constrained languages in child-robot interactions. His work on brain-inspired robots for autistic training and care demonstrates a sustained commitment to creating accessible, responsive robotic systems that bridge technology and human needs, making him a key figure in socially assistive robotics.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   From training to robot behavior: Towards custom scenarios for robotics in training programs for ASD

   47 citations · 2011
2. 2
   Improving Speech Recognition with the Robot Interaction Language

   41 citations · 2012
3. 3
   Using semantic technologies to describe robotic embodiments

   22 citations · 2011
4. 4
   Kinematics Analysis of A Robotic Zipper Prototype for Miniaturization

   8 citations · 2016
5. 5
   Using language tests and emotional expressions to determine the learnability of artificial languages

   5 citations · 2009
6. 6
   Using child-robot interaction to investigate the user acceptance of constrained and artificial languages

   4 citations · 2010
7. 7
   Support Robots for Playing Games: The Role of Player-Actor Relationship

   4 citations · 2002
8. 8
   Designing an Artificial Robotic Interaction Language

   3 citations · 2009
9. 9
   Brain-inspired robots for autistic training and care

   2 citations · 2011
10. 10
    Size Variation and Flow Experience of Physical Game Support Objects

    2 citations · 2004

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