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About
Sabina Misoch is a leading researcher in gerontechnology, with a particular focus on the intersection of aging, social robotics, and assistive technology. Her work addresses one of the most pressing challenges of our time: how emerging robotic technologies can support the growing population of older adults while preserving their dignity, autonomy, and well-being. Through projects such as the Swiss Innosuisse-funded Agebots initiative, Misoch has taken a distinctly multidisciplinary approach, examining service robotics from technological, psychological, and ethical perspectives. Among her most significant contributions is her sustained investigation into older adults' emotional responses, attitudes, and concerns toward robots of varying appearances and functions — both in domestic settings and care facilities. Her research reveals the nuanced ways in which context and robot design shape user acceptance, offering practical guidance for developers and caregivers alike. She has also explored how humanoid robots can motivate physical activity among older adults at home, contributing to preventive health strategies. Caregivers' perspectives feature prominently in her work as well, recognizing that successful robot integration requires buy-in from the entire care ecosystem. With publications in both English and German, Misoch bridges academic and applied audiences, making her research accessible across the German-speaking world and beyond.
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- 1Motivating Older Adults to Exercise at Home: Suitability of a Humanoid Robot10 citations · 2020
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- 6Roboter zur Unterstützung im Alter5 citations · 2020
- 7Service Robots: Emotions of Older Adults in Different Situations5 citations · 2020
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