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Line Nortvedt’s research sits at the intersection of nursing, technology, and global health, with a sharp focus on how socially assistive robots (SARs) are perceived and integrated into health and social care. Her major contributions center on understanding the cultural and professional factors that shape acceptance of these technologies among nurses and midwives worldwide. In her landmark 2023 study, she led an international online survey of registered nurses and midwives, revealing how cultural dimensions influence rejection of SARs’ benefits—a finding with 34 citations that has become a touchstone for implementation science. She further advanced the field by exploring workforce training needs for SARs, showing that professionals’ cultural backgrounds critically inform their readiness to adopt AI-driven tools. With 15 citations, this work underscores her impact on policy and education. Nortvedt’s research is notable for its global scope and practical urgency, bridging the gap between technological innovation and human-centered care. Her findings are essential reading for students and researchers navigating the ethical, cultural, and educational challenges of robotics in healthcare.