Arshia Khan
Papers
17
Total Citations
128
H-Index
5
About
Arshia Khan is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of assistive robotics, elder care, and dementia treatment, whose work addresses one of the most pressing healthcare challenges of our time: the rapidly aging global population. With a body of scholarship accumulating over 110 citations, Khan has established herself as a leading voice in exploring how emerging technologies can transform caregiving for older adults and individuals living with dementia. Her most influential contribution, "Robots in Healthcare: A Survey" (2019), laid critical groundwork for understanding the role of robotics across medical settings, while subsequent studies have zeroed in on humanoid robots as practical solutions to nursing home staff shortages — including a landmark feasibility study deploying 16 humanoid robots across eight Minnesota nursing homes. Khan's research extends beyond hardware, encompassing wearable sensors, spatial technology, and intelligent dementia-friendly environments that integrate multiple assistive systems simultaneously. Equally notable is her attention to therapeutic interventions, including a widely cited examination of reminiscence therapy for depression in elderly patients. By bridging clinical psychology and cutting-edge robotics, Khan's work offers a uniquely holistic vision for future elder care — one that is compassionate, technologically informed, and urgently relevant to caregivers, policymakers, and healthcare administrators worldwide.
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Top Papers
- 1Robots in Healthcare: A Survey44 citations · 2019
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- 3Assistive Robots Designed for Eldery Care and Caregivers16 citations · 2021
- 4Use of Humanoid Robot in Dementia Care: A Literature Review9 citations · 2021
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- 7Humanoid Robot Acceptance: A Concise Review of Literature4 citations · 2022
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