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Hsi-Peng Lu is a leading scholar in human-computer interaction and technology adoption, with a particular focus on aging populations and social robotics. His research bridges engineering, psychology, and gerontechnology, exploring how older adults—especially tech-savvy baby boomers—interact with and accept assistive technologies. In his highly cited 2018 study, "Stereotypes or golden rules? Exploring likable voice traits of social robots as active aging companions for tech-savvy baby boomers in Taiwan" (118 citations), Lu identified key voice characteristics—such as warmth and competence—that make social robots more appealing as companions for active aging. This work has shaped the design of socially assistive robots in East Asia and beyond. Beyond this, Lu has contributed extensively to technology acceptance models, user experience design, and the ethical implications of AI in elder care. His research, widely cited in human-robot interaction and gerontechnology journals, continues to influence how engineers and designers create intuitive, trustworthy systems for an aging society. Lu’s interdisciplinary approach makes his work essential reading for students and researchers interested in the intersection of technology, psychology, and social welfare.
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