Adi Bulgaro

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Dr. Adi Bulgaro is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and participatory design, with a focused expertise in socially assistive robotics (SARs) for aging populations. Her work fundamentally advances how we understand and design robots that can meaningfully support older adults. In her highly cited 2022 study, "Bridging the gap: Generating a design space model of Socially Assistive Robots (SARs) for Older Adults using Participatory Design (PD)," Dr. Bulgaro demonstrated that participatory design methods are uniquely effective for capturing the nuanced perspectives, concerns, and aspirations of older users. This work created a crucial framework for translating user needs into tangible design parameters. Expanding the emotional dimensions of human-robot relationships, her 2023 paper, "I Am in Love with the Shape of You: The Effect of Mass Customization on the Human-Robot Relationship," explores how personalization can foster deeper bonds between humans and machines. With each of her key publications garnering 3 citations, Dr. Bulgaro is establishing a strong foundation for user-centered, emotionally intelligent robotic design, ensuring that future assistive technologies are not only functional but also genuinely welcomed and trusted by those they aim to serve.