Allen Coin

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Allen Coin’s research bridges the critical intersection of technology, ethics, and healthcare, with a particular focus on eldercare and robotics. His most cited work, "Carebots for eldercare: Technology, ethics, and implications" (2020, 13 citations), explores the ethical dimensions of deploying robotic caregivers for aging populations, offering a foundational framework for balancing innovation with human dignity. This contribution has shaped discussions on responsible AI in healthcare, emphasizing the need to address inequalities in access—a theme echoed in his earlier work on tele-robotics at CERN (1991, 4 citations), which highlighted disparities in healthcare service use in low- and middle-income countries. Coin’s research uniquely combines technical expertise with social justice, advocating for equitable mental health care access and ethical technology design. His work serves as a vital resource for students and researchers navigating the moral complexities of automated care, demonstrating how robotics can both empower and challenge vulnerable populations. By foregrounding the human impact of emerging technologies, Coin’s scholarship continues to influence policy and practice in healthcare robotics.