Research that grounds our work.
Kids Engine is built on a decade of peer-reviewed research by our Founder & Executive Director, Dr. Rojin Vishkaie, and collaborators on how children learn, create, and connect with technology.
- Paper 01
Imagining Inclusive Digital Maker Futures with the BBC micro:bit
T. Ball, J. Finney, S. Hodges, E. Rubegni, L. Underwood, J. Everson, R. B. Shapiro, C. Tofel-Grehl, R. Vishkaie
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Understanding mixed reality interactions in a children's museum exhibition
R. Vishkaie, T. Seyed, C. T. Emmons, D. vom Lehn
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Take Me to Greece: Exploring intergenerational interactivity in a mixed reality children's museum exhibition
R. Vishkaie, T. Seyed, C. T. Emmons, D. vom Lehn
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Interaction design inspirations from children's drawings in a mixed-reality museum exhibition
R. Vishkaie
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Companion toys for children: using drawings to probe happiness
R. Vishkaie
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Designing the Catbus: interactive support for early childhood emotional well-being in education
R. S. Vishkaie
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VizEmo: Child communication technology for learning ambience
R. Vishkaie
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HeartBit: Probing children's cognitive skills using digital technology
R. Vishkaie
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Hey emotion companion, can you be my friend?
R. Vishkaie
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The role of wearable technology in children's creativity
R. Vishkaie
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Perceptions of digital tools and creativity in the classroom
R. Vishkaie, K. Shively, C. W. Powell
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Can wearable technology improve children's creativity?
R. Vishkaie
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Bubble Play: An interactive learning medium for young children
R. S. Vishkaie, R. M. Levy
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Want to collaborate on research?
We partner with universities, museums, and educators studying children, creativity, and learning technology. Reach out to explore co-authored studies, pilot evaluations, or field research with Kids Engine programs.