Imad Sfeir
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Imad Sfeir is a researcher whose work sits at the critical intersection of geriatric care and human-robot interaction, with a specific focus on the real-world implementation of socially assistive robots. His primary research areas include the adoption of assistive technologies in healthcare, the perspectives of healthcare professionals on technological integration, and the identification of systemic barriers to innovation in elderly care. Sfeir’s most notable contribution is his 2024 study, "Implementation of socially assistive robots in geriatric care institutions," which has already garnered 12 citations, signaling its immediate relevance and impact. This work provides a vital, ground-level examination of the needs, expectations, and perceptions of healthcare professionals, moving beyond theoretical benefits to map the practical facilitating factors and obstacles that determine successful robot deployment. By centering the voices of nurses and caregivers, Sfeir’s research offers actionable insights for policymakers and technology developers, making him a key figure in bridging the gap between technological promise and clinical reality. His work is essential reading for anyone interested in the human factors that will ultimately decide the future of robotic assistance in aging societies.
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