Edgar Lopez

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Edgar Lopez is a researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and mental health technology, exploring how social robots can serve as empathetic tools for data collection and well-being support. His most cited work, "Share with Me: A Study on a Social Robot Collecting Mental Health Data" (2022), investigates the feasibility and user acceptance of using autonomous social robots to gather sensitive psychological information. This pioneering study demonstrates that individuals may feel more comfortable disclosing mental health concerns to a non-judgmental robotic agent, potentially reducing stigma and barriers to care. Although early in his career, Lopez’s contributions are shaping a new frontier in digital mental health interventions, bridging robotics, ethics, and clinical psychology. His research has implications for designing accessible, privacy-conscious technologies that can augment traditional therapeutic settings. As the field grows, Lopez’s focus on trust, user experience, and ethical data handling positions him as a thoughtful voice in the responsible deployment of social robots for vulnerable populations.