Kirsten Lomborg
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Kirsten Lomborg is a leading scholar in human-technology interaction, with a particular focus on the sociotechnical dynamics of assistive technologies in elder care. Her research critically examines how technologies—especially robots and automated systems—are perceived, implemented, and negotiated within care settings, blending hermeneutic and qualitative methodologies. Lomborg’s most-cited work, “Attitudes to a robot bathtub in Danish elder care” (56 citations), reveals that stakeholder attitudes toward assistive technology are shaped not only by practical utility but by deeper cultural, emotional, and relational factors. Her follow-up study (21 citations) further unpacks the “stakes” involved, showing that implementation is never a neutral, rational process but one entangled with dignity, autonomy, and care ethics. These contributions have been instrumental in shifting the discourse from techno-centric efficiency to human-centered design in gerontechnology. Lomborg’s work is widely referenced in science and technology studies (STS), nursing informatics, and human-robot interaction. Her nuanced, interpretive approach offers a vital counterpoint to purely quantitative evaluations, making her a key voice for researchers and practitioners seeking to design technologies that truly serve vulnerable populations.
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