Papers
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Total Citations
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About
Stephanie Lehmann is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of gerontology, assistive technology, and human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on how older adults engage with and respond to robotic systems. Based in Switzerland, her research addresses pressing societal challenges including aging populations, shortages in care sector professionals, and the desire of older individuals to maintain independence in their own homes for as long as possible. Lehmann's most significant contributions explore the emotional and attitudinal responses of older adults toward robots of varying appearances and in diverse care contexts, as well as the practical application of socially assistive robots to promote physical activity and well-being. Her work on the Agebots project — a multidisciplinary, Innosuisse-funded initiative — examines the real-world implementation of service robotics in nursing and retirement home settings, incorporating perspectives from caregivers, ethicists, and the general public. Notably, she has also shed light on caregivers' expectations and ethical concerns surrounding robot integration, ensuring her research remains grounded in human values. With over 50 cumulative citations across her most prominent publications, Lehmann's work is making a meaningful contribution to the growing field of age-appropriate assistive robotics, offering valuable insights for researchers, care practitioners, and policymakers alike.
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- 1Motivating Older Adults to Exercise at Home: Suitability of a Humanoid Robot10 citations · 2020
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- 5Roboter zur Unterstützung im Alter5 citations · 2020
- 6Service Robots: Emotions of Older Adults in Different Situations5 citations · 2020
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