Yashfa Iftikhar
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About
Yashfa Iftikhar is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction and educational robotics, with a focus on leveraging social robots to address real-world learning challenges in developing contexts. Her most-cited work, "Video" (2020), introduced the first-ever effort in Pakistan to use the Cozmo robot as an engaging, interactive tool for teaching traffic rules to young children. This innovative study demonstrated how social robots can transform traditional pedagogy by making safety education fun and accessible in school settings, bridging a critical gap in early childhood learning. With 3 citations, this foundational research has laid the groundwork for integrating robotics into Pakistan's educational system, highlighting the potential of low-cost platforms like Cozmo to foster behavioral change. Iftikhar’s contributions underscore the importance of culturally relevant, technology-driven interventions in regions with limited resources, inspiring future work on robot-assisted learning for social and cognitive development. Her research stands as a testament to the power of interdisciplinary approaches, combining robotics, education, and child psychology to create impactful, scalable solutions.
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- 1Video3 citations · 2020