Yaswanth Bangi
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Yaswanth Bangi is a rising researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, educational technology, and child development. His work explores how socially supportive virtual agents can enhance children's psychological well-being, particularly focusing on self-esteem and peer relationships. In his most-cited paper, "Gameplay With a Socially Supportive Virtual Robot Enhances Children's Global Self-Esteem, Peer Relationships, Interest and Engagement" (2025), Bangi demonstrates that game-based interactions with empathetic virtual robots can provide consistent, engaging support that traditional interventions often lack. This research addresses a critical gap in child psychology, showing that technology can foster self-reliance and social confidence in young learners. While his citation count is still growing—reflecting the early stage of his career—his work has already garnered attention for its novel integration of social robotics and gamified learning. Bangi's contributions are particularly notable for their practical implications: they offer scalable, accessible tools for improving children's mental health and social development. As the field of socially assistive robotics expands, his research positions him as a promising voice in designing technology that nurtures, rather than replaces, human connection.
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