Ashley Ng
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Ashley Ng is a leading researcher in geriatric technology and human-robot interaction, with a primary focus on using socially assistive robotics to enhance the well-being of people with dementia. Her most influential work centers on the therapeutic pet robot PARO, which she has rigorously investigated through randomized controlled trials. Her landmark study, "Use of a Therapeutic, Socially Assistive Pet Robot (PARO) in Improving Mood and Stimulating Social Interaction and Communication for People With Dementia," has garnered over 150 citations, establishing her as a key figure in evidence-based robotics for aged care. Ng’s contributions go beyond feasibility studies; she designs robust clinical protocols that measure real-world outcomes like mood improvement and social engagement. This work has helped bridge the gap between engineering and geriatric nursing, demonstrating how non-pharmacological interventions can meaningfully improve quality of life. Her research is particularly notable for its methodological rigor, providing a replicable framework for future studies in socially assistive robotics. For students and researchers interested in the intersection of technology, psychology, and aging, Ashley Ng’s work offers a compelling model of how thoughtful, human-centered design can transform care for vulnerable populations.
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