Cara Bailey Fausset
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Dr. Cara Bailey Fausset is a leading researcher in human-aging and technology interaction, with a focus on designing supportive systems for older adults. Her most-cited work, "Understanding the Potential for Robot Assistance for Older Adults in the Home Environment" (2011, 62 citations), funded by the National Institute on Aging through the CREATE center, fundamentally shaped how we think about aging in place. In this seminal study, Fausset and her team identified key tasks where older adults desire robotic help—such as fetching objects and cleaning—while revealing their nuanced preferences for control and autonomy. This work bridged gerontology and human-robot interaction, providing a user-centered framework that continues to guide assistive technology design. Beyond this, Fausset’s research explores cognitive aging, technology adoption, and the emotional dimensions of human-machine partnerships. Her contributions have been recognized by NIH funding and collaborations across CREATE, a leading interdisciplinary consortium. With over 60 citations on her flagship paper alone, Fausset’s insights remain vital for engineers, designers, and policymakers striving to create dignified, practical support for our aging population.
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