Brooke Adair

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Brooke Adair’s research sits at the vital intersection of gerontology, human-robot interaction, and public health, focusing on how technology can support healthy aging and independence. Her most influential work, the 2012 systematic review "Robotics to Enable Older Adults to Remain Living at Home" (70 citations), critically evaluated decades of scientific literature to map the emerging role of robots in aged care. This foundational review identified key research questions and gaps, establishing a roadmap for the field by examining how assistive robots could help older adults age in place. Beyond this landmark paper, Adair’s broader contributions explore the design, acceptance, and ethical implications of assistive technologies for vulnerable populations. Her work has been instrumental in shifting the narrative from technology as a replacement for human care to a tool that enhances autonomy and quality of life. With her research cited in policy documents and subsequent studies, Adair remains a key voice in ensuring that technological innovation in aged care is evidence-based, person-centered, and practically viable for real-world implementation.