Joan Carles Ribes
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About
Joan Carles Ribes is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of assistive robotics, gerontechnology, and cognitive health — with a particular focus on improving the quality of life for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. His research centers on the development and evaluation of socially assistive robots designed to support elderly adults with cognitive impairments in their daily lives, both in care facilities and home environments. Ribes has made notable contributions through his involvement in the RAMCIP project, an initiative aimed at developing a robotic assistant capable of supporting Alzheimer's patients during early and mild dementia stages. A hallmark of his approach is the emphasis on user-centered design: rather than engineering solutions in isolation, his team conducted structured focus groups and surveys with patients, caregivers, and medical staff across multiple countries, including Poland and Spain, to ground technological development in genuine human needs. His most cited work, "Challenges for Service Robots" (2017), has accumulated 83 citations, reflecting its influence on the assistive robotics community. Through this body of research, Ribes has helped bridge the gap between clinical understanding and technological innovation, advocating for inclusive, human-first approaches to robotic caregiving solutions.
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