Carina Dantas
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Carina Dantas is a leading researcher at the intersection of gerontechnology, human-robot interaction, and ethical AI design. Her work focuses on understanding how ageing populations perceive, accept, and interact with assistive robots, particularly through voice-based communication. In her highly cited 2016 study (17 citations), Dantas analyzed elderly users’ preferences regarding service robot personality and appearance, revealing critical design insights for socially assistive robotics. Her 2017 paper on speaking robots (9 citations) demonstrated that voice interaction is a pivotal factor for technology adoption among seniors, as it feels more natural and comfortable than other interfaces. Dantas also developed a verification methodology for ethical compliance in personal care robots (2017), addressing the growing need for responsible innovation in assistive technologies. Her research has directly influenced the development of user-centered, ethically sound robotic systems for ageing societies. By bridging technical design with gerontological needs, Dantas has established herself as a key voice in creating technologies that are not only functional but also trusted and embraced by older adults.
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- 2Speaking robots: The challenges of acceptance by the ageing society9 citations · 2017
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