Craig J. Sutherland
Papers
13
Total Citations
408
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About
Craig J. Sutherland is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focus on developing socially assistive robots for healthcare. His work primarily explores how robots can support vulnerable populations, including children in medical settings and older adults with cognitive impairments. Sutherland’s scoping review on social robots for children in healthcare (157 citations) is a foundational resource, mapping the field and guiding future research. He has made significant contributions to designing robots for people with mild cognitive impairment and dementia, using qualitative methods to ensure these technologies meet real-world needs (107 citations). His studies on robot receptionists, examining the effects of smiling, first-name use, and attentional behaviors, have advanced understanding of how subtle social cues shape user perceptions and trust (39 and 35 citations). Sutherland also develops programming tools like NaoBlocks, making robot programming accessible to children, and RoboLang, a domain-specific language for scripting interactions. His work on medication management systems for home-based robots addresses the practical challenges of aging populations. With over 400 total citations, Sutherland’s research bridges engineering, psychology, and healthcare, demonstrating how thoughtful robot design can improve well-being across the lifespan.
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Top Papers
- 1Can social robots help children in healthcare contexts? A scoping review157 citations · 2019
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- 6The Doctor will See You Now: Could a Robot Be a medical Receptionist?15 citations · 2019
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- 10RoboLang: A Simple Domain Specific Language to Script Robot Interactions5 citations · 2019