Zhenhao Su
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Dr. Zhenhao Su is a leading researcher at the intersection of gerontechnology and social work, with a primary focus on the acceptance and impact of socially assistive robots (SARs) among older adults living alone. Their most cited work, a 2024 pilot study conducted in China, represents a landmark contribution to the field. By loaning SARs to community-dwelling seniors for a 7-day trial between 2019 and 2021, Dr. Su provided rare empirical evidence on technology acceptance and loneliness reduction in real-world, non-clinical settings. This study, which has already garnered 12 citations, bridges a critical gap between technological development and social welfare practice. Dr. Su’s research is notable for its methodological rigor, combining quantitative assessments of acceptance and loneliness with a longitudinal, community-based design. Their work directly informs the design of aging-in-place policies and human-robot interaction strategies, demonstrating that SARs can be a viable tool for social support when integrated thoughtfully into existing social work frameworks. Dr. Su’s findings are essential reading for researchers in human-computer interaction, gerontology, and social robotics.
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