Marta Pearce
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Dr. Marta Pearce is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on socially assistive robotics in residential care settings. Her work bridges gerontechnology and disability studies, exploring how robotic systems can support younger adults—those under 65—living in long-term care facilities. Pearce’s most cited study, a pilot investigation into staff acceptability of a socially assistive robot in a residential care home, has garnered 24 citations and remains a foundational reference in the field. This work was among the first to extend the conversation beyond older adults, highlighting the unique needs and perceptions of younger residents and their caregivers. By centering staff perspectives and usability, Pearce has contributed critical insights into the practical deployment of care robots, emphasizing that successful integration depends as much on human factors as on technological capability. Her research continues to inform the design of more inclusive, person-centered robotic systems, and she is recognized for advancing ethical and applied dimensions of assistive technology in real-world care environments.
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