activity
20222026
most citedUnderstanding Factors that Shape Children's Long Term Engagement with an In-Home Learning Companion Robot

35 citations · 59 across the 7 of their papers we have counts for

collaborators

7 papers

cs.HC2026

Robo-Blocks: Generative Scaffolding in End-User Design and Programming of Social Robots

Arissa J. Sato, Callie Y. Kim, Nathan Thomas White +4

Programming social robots is challenging for novice robot programmers due to required expertise in planning, interaction design, and programming. While large language models (LLMs)…

cs.RO2026

RoboCritics: Enabling Reliable End-to-End LLM Robot Programming through Expert-Informed Critics

Callie Y. Kim, Nathan Thomas White, Evan He +2

End-user robot programming grants users the flexibility to re-task robots in situ, yet it remains challenging for novices due to the need for specialized robotics knowledge. Large…

cs.HC2025★ 16 cited

Bridging Generations using AI-Supported Co-Creative Activities

Callie Y. Kim, Arissa J. Sato, Nathan Thomas White +4

Intergenerational co-creation using technology between grandparents and grandchildren can be challenging due to differences in technological familiarity. AI has emerged as a promis…

cs.RO2024★ 1 cited

Understanding Generative AI in Robot Logic Parametrization

Yuna Hwang, Arissa J. Sato, Pragathi Praveena +2

Leveraging generative AI (for example, Large Language Models) for language understanding within robotics opens up possibilities for LLM-driven robot end-user development (EUD). Des…

cs.RO2024★ 7 cited

Making Informed Decisions: Supporting Cobot Integration Considering Business and Worker Preferences

Dakota Sullivan, Nathan Thomas White, Andrew Schoen +1

Robots are ubiquitous in small-to-large-scale manufacturers. While collaborative robots (cobots) have significant potential in these settings due to their flexibility and ease of u…

cs.RO2023

Designing Parent-child-robot Interactions to Facilitate In-Home Parental Math Talk with Young Children

Hui-Ru Ho, Nathan White, Edward Hubbard +1

Parent-child interaction is critical for child development, yet parents may need guidance in some aspects of their engagement with their children. Current research on educational m…

cs.RO2022★ 35 cited

Understanding Factors that Shape Children's Long Term Engagement with an In-Home Learning Companion Robot

Bengisu Cagiltay, Nathan White, Rabia Ibtasar +2

Social robots are emerging as learning companions for children, and research shows that they facilitate the development of interest and learning even through brief interactions. Ho…