Robin is a recipient of the 2020-2021 ​Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, the highest academic honor bestowed by the NC State Board of Trustees for outstanding and sustained contributions in research, teaching, extension, and engagement. He also received the 2021 Joe L. Frost Award for Distinguished Research, given annually by the U.S. Play Coalition in recognition of exceptional research that has enhanced and expanded the study of play.