Michiel Massart
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Michiel Massart is a leading voice in the ethics of emerging technologies, with a particular focus on socially assistive robots (SARs) in aged care. His most-cited work, a 2019 focus group study conducted with older adults in Flanders, Belgium, stands as a landmark contribution to the field. With 56 citations, this paper directly challenged the prevailing top-down ethical discourse by centering the perspectives of primary stakeholders—older adults themselves. Massart’s research reveals the nuanced ethical concerns and hopes that communities hold regarding robotic care, moving beyond abstract principles to grounded, empirical insights. His work has been instrumental in shaping how policymakers and technologists approach the design and deployment of SARs, ensuring that ethical frameworks are not imposed but co-constructed with those most affected. By bridging the gap between technical innovation and human values, Massart has established himself as a critical thinker in responsible technology development. His scholarship is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of robotics, aging, and ethics, demonstrating that meaningful progress requires listening to the voices that matter most.
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