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Hege Mari Johnsen is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of assistive robotics and rehabilitation science, whose work is reshaping how we think about technology-enabled care for individuals with physical disabilities. Her primary research areas encompass humanoid assistive robots, robotic exoskeletons, and user acceptance of AI-powered healthcare technologies. Johnsen’s major contributions include conducting the first comprehensive scoping review on humanoid robots for assisting with activities of daily living (2024, 19 citations), which mapped 44 studies to establish the current evidence base in this emerging field. Her qualitative work on user acceptance of home robotic assistants (2024, 10 citations) provides critical insights into the lived experiences of care-receivers, revealing the nuanced factors that influence technology adoption among people with physical disabilities. Johnsen’s research is distinguished by its patient-centered approach, exploring perceptions of humanoid assistive robots as assistants (2024, 8 citations) and physiotherapists’ acceptance of lower limb robotic exoskeletons in specialized rehabilitation (2025, 2 citations). Her findings directly inform the development of personalized, participatory healthcare models aligned with P5 medicine principles. By centering the voices of both care-receivers and healthcare professionals, Johnsen’s work bridges the gap between technological innovation and real-world clinical implementation, making her a vital voice in the future of assistive robotics.