Tze Jui Goh

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Dr. Tze Jui Goh is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and developmental psychology, with a primary focus on leveraging interactive robotics as social partners for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Her seminal 2014 work, “Interactive robots as social partner for communication care,” which has garnered 15 citations, demonstrated that children with autism exhibit increased positive social behaviors when engaging with robots, free from the social pressures of peer interaction. This foundational research explored how logical artificial intelligence and reasoning can be harnessed to create non-judgmental, predictable social partners that encourage communication and social engagement. Dr. Goh’s contributions have been instrumental in shifting the paradigm from viewing robots as mere tools to recognizing them as potential therapeutic allies in autism care. Her work has opened new avenues for designing assistive technologies that foster social skill development in a low-anxiety environment, making her a key figure in the growing field of socially assistive robotics. By bridging robotics, AI, and clinical psychology, Dr. Goh continues to shape how we understand and implement technology for developmental support.