Aleksandra Suwalska
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314
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About
Aleksandra Suwalska is a leading researcher at the intersection of gerontology, assistive technology, and healthcare robotics, whose work addresses one of the most pressing demographic challenges of our time: caring for an aging global population. Her research consistently explores how social and service robots can bridge the growing gap in eldercare, examining both the technological possibilities and the human dimensions of robot integration. Suwalska's most influential contribution, a 2023 comprehensive review and multi-criteria optimization model for robot assignment in elderly care, has garnered 86 citations and offers both theoretical frameworks and practical tools for healthcare planners. Her earlier survey studies among medical, nursing, and occupational therapy students — accumulating over 80 combined citations — reveal her commitment to shaping the perspectives of future caregivers toward robotic assistance. Notably, she developed and validated the UNRAQ questionnaire, a psychometric instrument designed to assess stakeholder needs regarding care robots, filling a significant gap in research methodology. A thread running through Suwalska's work is her focus on real-world robot interactions, particularly with the humanoid robot TIAGo, and how direct experience shapes acceptance among older adults and professionals alike. Her involvement in the EU-funded ENRICHME project further underscores her international collaborative reach, making her a pivotal voice in evidence-based eldercare robotics research.
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- 10The EnrichMe Project9 citations · 2016