Papers
34
Total Citations
1,088
H-Index
14
About
Momotaz Begum is a pioneering robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of assistive technology, human-robot interaction, and healthcare. Best known for her contributions to socially assistive robotics, Begum has dedicated much of her career to developing and evaluating robotic systems that support vulnerable populations, particularly older adults living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, as well as children with autism spectrum disorders. Her most influential work examines how robots can enable greater independence in daily living activities and ease the burden on caregivers — a timely contribution given rising global dementia rates. Her 2016 papers on robots for Alzheimer's care and autism interventions each garnered 182 citations, reflecting their broad impact on both clinical and research communities. Earlier work explored the technical foundations of her robots, including fuzzy logic-based navigation and visual attention systems for robotic cognition. More recently, she has investigated caregiver perspectives on smart home-based robots, furthering the translational relevance of her research. Begum's scholarship bridges engineering rigor with genuine human-centered design, making her a standout voice in assistive and cognitive robotics. With over 860 cumulative citations, her work continues to shape how researchers and clinicians envision technology's role in compassionate, person-centered care.
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Top Papers
- 1Are Robots Ready to Deliver Autism Interventions? A Comprehensive Review182 citations · 2016
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- 6Visual Attention for Robotic Cognition: A Survey69 citations · 2010
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- 9Simon plays Simon says: The timing of turn-taking in an imitation game43 citations · 2011
- 10Measuring the Efficacy of Robots in Autism Therapy39 citations · 2015