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Tanja Bernd is a leading researcher in assistive robotics, specializing in human–robot interaction for children with cognitive and physical disabilities. Her work centers on designing robotic toys as social mediators that foster engagement, discovery, and therapeutic progress. Bernd’s most influential contribution is the development of ten novel play scenarios for robot-assisted play, published in her 2012 paper (100 citations), which emerged from the IROMEC project. These scenarios provide a structured framework for integrating robots into therapy and education, enabling children with special needs to interact, communicate, and learn through play. Her 2010 paper on human-centred design methods (70 citations) further advances the field by detailing how user panels and field trials inform scenario creation, ensuring real-world applicability. Bernd’s research has demonstrated measurable short-term therapeutic effects, as shown in her 2010 evaluation study (13 citations). By bridging engineering, psychology, and rehabilitation, she has created practical tools that empower children with disabilities, influencing both academic research and clinical practice. Her work remains a cornerstone for designing inclusive, robot-assisted interventions.
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