Cynthia Breazeal is a prominent roboticist and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She is best known for her work in social robotics, focusing on how robots can interact with humans in a meaningful way. Breazeal founded Jibo, Inc., a company that developed a social robot designed to engage with families and enhance communication. Breazeal's research emphasizes the importance of emotional connections between humans and robots. She has contributed significantly to the field of human-robot interaction, exploring how robots can assist in education, healthcare, and companionship. Her innovative work has made her a leading figure in the development of friendly and approachable robots.