Mengyang Wang
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Mengyang Wang is an emerging researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-robot interaction, aging, and social technology. Their most notable study explores the real-world adoption challenges of companion robots among Chinese retirees, shedding light on a critical yet underexplored dimension of gerontechnology: how healthy older adults perceive, value, and relate to robotic companions in everyday life. This work addresses pressing questions about emotional support and social connection in an era of rapid global aging, positioning Wang as a thoughtful contributor to conversations about technology's role in elder care and well-being. Although still early in their publishing trajectory — with their most cited work accumulating 2 citations since its 2025 publication — Wang's research tackles questions of significant societal relevance, particularly given China's massive and rapidly growing aging population. By taking an exploratory, qualitative approach to understanding older adults' lived experiences with companion robots, Wang contributes nuanced, human-centered perspectives to a field often dominated by technical development. Students and researchers interested in assistive technology, HRI design, or aging-in-place solutions will find Wang's work a valuable starting point for understanding the social and emotional dimensions of robotic companionship.
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