Shirel Barkan-Slater
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About
Shirel Barkan-Slater is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics and neurodegenerative care, with a focused expertise in developing socially assistive robotic (SAR) platforms for individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Her major contributions lie in participatory-design methodologies that bridge the gap between patient needs and technological innovation. In her highly cited 2023 study (14 citations), she conducted focus groups to systematically map the needs, attitudes, and concerns of PD patients and their families regarding robotic assistance, establishing a user-centered framework for rehabilitation technology. Building on this, she led the design and feasibility testing of a novel SAR platform for cognitive-motor exercises (7 citations), demonstrating that robots can deliver targeted, engaging interventions that address both motor and non-motor symptoms. Her work is notable for its emphasis on end-user involvement from conception through testing, ensuring that the technology is not only effective but also accepted by those it aims to help. With a growing citation impact, Barkan-Slater is shaping a future where robotics becomes a compassionate, practical tool for enhancing quality of life in chronic neurological conditions.
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