Snezana Babovic
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About
Snezana Babovic’s research sits at the intersection of human-robot interaction, assistive technology, and developmental robotics, with a particular focus on supporting autistic children. Her most cited work, “Dialogue Design for a Robot-Based Face-Mirroring Game to Engage Autistic Children with Emotional Expressions” (2017, 24 citations), exemplifies her core contribution: designing interactive, robot-mediated interventions that help children with autism spectrum disorder recognize and express emotions. In this study, Babovic developed a face-mirroring game where a robot mimics a child’s facial expressions, creating a safe, engaging environment for practicing emotional communication. This work is notable for its human-centered design approach, integrating principles of dialogue design to foster natural, reciprocal interactions. While her citation count reflects a focused, early-career impact, the novelty of her approach—combining robotics with therapeutic play—has influenced subsequent research in socially assistive robotics. Babovic’s contributions are particularly valuable for students and researchers interested in how robots can serve as tools for social skill development, bridging engineering and clinical psychology to create meaningful, real-world applications for vulnerable populations.
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