Hilde Eide

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Hilde Eide is a leading researcher at the intersection of gerontology, human-robot interaction, and healthcare innovation. Her work focuses on the integration of humanoid robots into the care of older persons, addressing both the potential benefits and the practical challenges of this emerging technology. In her highly cited 2021 scoping review (77 citations), Eide systematically mapped how humanoid robots have been deployed in elder care, providing a foundational framework for understanding their impact from the older person’s perspective. She further advanced the field with a cross-sectional study (30 citations) that explored attitudes toward humanoid robots among patients, relatives, and care professionals, revealing critical insights into the social acceptance of robotic care. Most recently, her 2025 pilot study (4 citations) broke new ground by examining the experiences of home-living older persons in a robot-led physical training program, demonstrating the potential for humanoid robots to support active aging and improve mental health. Eide’s work is notable for its rigorous, person-centered approach, consistently placing the older person’s experience at the heart of technological innovation. Her research is essential reading for anyone interested in the ethical, practical, and human dimensions of robotics in healthcare.