Lok-Pui Lau
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Dr. Lok-Pui Lau is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and affective computing, with a primary focus on optimizing physiological sensing for therapeutic applications. Her most-cited work, "Selecting optimal wearables for measuring physiological arousal in robot-delivered mindfulness-based exercises" (2024, 5 citations), addresses a critical methodological gap: how to accurately capture autonomic responses—such as heart rate variability and electrodermal activity—in vulnerable participants during robot-guided interventions. By systematically evaluating wearable devices for their reliability in stress-inducing and relaxation exercises, Dr. Lau provides a foundational framework for designing more responsive and ethical social robots. This contribution is vital for advancing robot-delivered mental health support, ensuring that real-time affective feedback is both precise and non-invasive. Her research bridges engineering and clinical psychology, offering practical guidelines that enhance the validity of studies involving participants with anxiety or trauma. Though early in her career, Dr. Lau’s work signals a significant step toward personalized, sensor-driven therapeutic robots, with implications for scalable mental health interventions. Her attention to methodological rigor in human-robot interaction positions her as a rising voice in the field of socially assistive robotics.
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