Greczek

Socially assistive robotics (SAR) has the potential to combinethe massive replication and standardization of computertechnology with the benefits of learning in a social and tangible(hands-on) context. We are developing HRI methodsfor SAR systems designed to supplement the efforts of humanteachers to personalize education in the classroom. Thisabstract defines and proposes solutions to the computationalchallenges inherent in accomplishing differentiated and personalizededucation utilizing SAR in real-world classrooms. We aim to design robotic systems that are compelling, assistchildren in achieving educational goals, and mitigate developmentalchallenges in a classroom context. To do so, ourapproach must be deeply informed by the needs of our targetusers, children, at all stages of development, and mustadapt to a variety of special needs.