Madeleine Bartlett
Papers
9
Total Citations
175
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About
Madeleine Bartlett is a leading researcher at the intersection of social robotics, human-robot interaction (HRI), and assistive technologies for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Her work centers on developing supervised autonomous robotic systems for robot-assisted therapy (RAT), with a focus on enabling robots to interpret and respond to human social signals “in the wild.” Her most cited paper (81 citations) presents the validation of a robot-enhanced therapy system for children with ASDs, demonstrating real-world clinical impact. Bartlett also addresses foundational challenges in HRI, such as balancing robot autonomy with human guidance (51 citations) and improving statistical rigor in the field (16 citations). Her research extends to recognizing internal states—like engagement and emotion—from natural movements, using advanced computational models such as Legendre Memory Units and conceptor-based approaches. Notable achievements include contributions to the EC-FP7-funded Development of Robot-Enhanced Therapy project and organizing workshops on social robots in therapy, emphasizing autonomy and ethical challenges. With a growing citation record and a focus on translating robotic systems from lab to classroom and clinic, Bartlett is shaping how robots can become sensitive, adaptive partners in therapeutic and educational settings.
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- 2Teaching robots social autonomy from in situ human guidance51 citations · 2019
- 3Have I Got the Power? Analysing and Reporting Statistical Power in HRI16 citations · 2022
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- 7Robots in the classroom: Learning to be a Good Tutor3 citations · 2018
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- 9Recognizing Human Internal States: A Conceptor-Based Approach2 citations · 2019