Aniol Civit

Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

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Aniol Civit is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics and geriatric care, dedicated to transforming how we assess and support the health of older adults. His work centers on developing socially assistive robots that can autonomously perform frailty assessments, a critical yet time-consuming task traditionally handled by overburdened geriatricians. Civit’s major contribution lies in creating algorithms that allow robots not only to administer standard frailty tests but also to analyze patient performance beyond mere completion times, offering richer, more nuanced health data. His most-cited paper, "Introducing Social Robots to Assess Frailty in Older Adults" (2024), has already garnered 10 citations, highlighting its immediate impact in a rapidly growing field. By automating these assessments, Civit’s research aims to alleviate the strain on healthcare systems while providing more consistent, accessible, and detailed evaluations for the elderly. His pioneering work in robot-assisted frailty assessment systems promises to redefine proactive elder care, making it more efficient and person-centered.