Arturo Morales-Tellez

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Arturo Morales-Tellez is a leading researcher at the intersection of social robotics and gerontechnology, with a primary focus on developing non-pharmacological interventions for dementia care. His work centers on leveraging robotic and wearable technologies to address behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), a critical challenge in aging populations. In his highly cited 2020 study, "A Social Robot as Therapy Facilitator in Interventions to Deal with Dementia-related Behavioral Symptoms" (78 citations), Morales-Tellez demonstrated how social robots can serve as effective therapy facilitators—offering companionship, coaching, and daily assistance—to reduce agitation and improve quality of life for individuals with dementia. Complementing this, his work "Monitoring behavioral symptoms of dementia using activity trackers" (35 citations) pioneers the use of consumer-grade wearables to objectively track symptom patterns, enabling personalized, data-driven care. By bridging robotics, sensing technology, and clinical practice, Morales-Tellez has advanced scalable, human-centered solutions that empower caregivers and enhance patient well-being. His contributions are shaping the future of assistive technology in long-term care, earning recognition for translating engineering innovation into tangible therapeutic impact.