Rugayah Hashim
Papers
9
Total Citations
44
H-Index
5
About
Dr. Rugayah Hashim is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of assistive robotics, special education, and Islamic ethics, with a focus on using humanoid robots to augment the skills and spiritual well-being of children with autism and other brain impairments. Her work uniquely integrates technological innovation with cultural and religious considerations, exploring how robots can serve as therapeutic tools in Malaysia’s context. Her most-cited paper, “Humanoid Robots for Skill Augmentation of Gifted Children: Teachers’ Perceptions and Islamic Implications” (10 citations), examines educator attitudes and religious perspectives on robot-assisted therapy. She has also investigated the feasibility of care robots for special needs children (5 citations) and the ethical frameworks required for their deployment (3 citations). Dr. Hashim’s research addresses critical gaps in cost-benefit analysis, policy development, and child-centered perspectives on humanoid intervention. Her contributions are notable for bridging theology, ethics, and robotics, offering a culturally sensitive approach to assistive technology that has influenced discussions on autism therapy in Malaysia and beyond.
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- 4Autism children: Cost and benefit analysis of using humanoid in Malaysia5 citations · 2014
- 5Feasibility of care robots for children with special needs: A review5 citations · 2017
- 6A Review of the Ambit of Politics in Social Robotics4 citations · 2017
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- 8Humanoids in Autism Therapy: The Child Perspective3 citations · 2014
- 9Humanoid Research on Brain-Impaired Children: Comparative Policies2 citations · 2015