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Naomi Miyake is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, collaborative learning, and human-robot symbiosis. Her work fundamentally explores how robots can serve not merely as tools, but as dynamic learning partners that foster proactive discussion, collaborative creativity, and deeper comprehension in educational settings. A central contribution is her development of robot facilitation as a form of dynamic support for collaborative learning, demonstrating how automated or remotely controlled robots can monitor and enhance group interactions, particularly for vulnerable populations like children. Her influential papers, including "Robots with children" and "Toward a Collaboratively Creative Society through Human-Robot Symbiosis," have laid critical groundwork for understanding the ethical and practical dimensions of integrating robots into society. Miyake’s research on robots’ revoicing and their role in promoting proactive peer discussion has been especially impactful, with her most-cited works collectively garnering over 35 citations. Her notable achievements include advancing the field of computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) by bridging robotics with educational theory, and her leadership in shaping international discourse on human-robot interaction. For students and researchers, Miyake’s work offers a compelling vision of a future where robots actively contribute to a more collaborative, creative, and inclusive society.