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Orit Eldar-Regev is a leading researcher at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and culture, with a primary focus on the integration of socially assistive robots (SARs) into health and social care settings. Her work critically examines the human and organizational factors that determine the success of these technologies, moving beyond technical feasibility to explore acceptance, cultural influences, and workforce preparedness. In her highly cited 2023 study, “Socially assistive robots in health and social care: Acceptance and cultural factors,” she conducted an international online survey of nurses and midwives, revealing how cultural dimensions directly correlate with resistance to SARs—a finding with 34 citations that has shaped subsequent implementation strategies. Complementing this, her 2023 paper on perceived training needs (15 citations) provides a roadmap for upskilling healthcare professionals globally, factoring in diverse cultural backgrounds. Eldar-Regev’s contributions are pivotal in ensuring that the deployment of AI and robotics in care is both ethically sound and practically effective, making her a key voice in the responsible digital transformation of healthcare.