Svetlana Levonisova
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Dr. Svetlana Levonisova is a leading researcher in socially assistive robotics, with a focus on human-robot interaction and child development. Her key research areas include designing autonomous social robots for educational interventions, particularly in health and nutrition education for young children. Her most impactful work, "How to train your DragonBot: Socially assistive robots for teaching children about nutrition through play" (2014, 124 citations), demonstrates her significant contributions to the field. In this landmark study, she deployed the DragonBot robot in extended, multi-session interactions with a diverse group of 26 first-grade children, teaching them about healthy food choices through playful engagement. The research revealed that children exhibited remarkably high levels of enjoyment and sustained interest, validating the potential of social robots as effective educational tools. This work has been widely cited for its innovative methodology and its compelling evidence that robots can foster positive learning behaviors in real-world, ethnically diverse settings. Dr. Levonisova’s research continues to shape the development of interactive, child-friendly AI systems that promote health and well-being.
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