Zhao Zhao, University of Guelph

Research

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Wearables Physiological Computing Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)Gamification

Latest papers

The robot that stayed: understanding how children and families engage with a retired social robot.
Frontiers in robotics and AI · 2025 · first author

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The robot that stayed: understanding how children and families engage with a retired social robot.

Zhao Z, McEwen R

Frontiers in robotics and AI2025First author

DOI: 10.3389/frobt.2025.1628089 PMID: 40862016

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Wearables Dear Professor Zhao, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "The robot that stayed: understanding how children and families engage with a retired social robot." (2025), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]