Chiwu Huang

National Taipei University of Technology

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Chiwu Huang is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-robot interaction, gerontechnology, and assistive technology, with a particular focus on understanding how elderly populations perceive and accept robotic companions and caregiving systems. Huang's scholarship addresses one of the most pressing challenges of our time — supporting aging populations through technological innovation — by rigorously examining the psychological, social, and practical factors that shape older adults' willingness to engage with robots in daily life. Among Huang's most notable contributions is a 2019 study exploring elderly users' acceptance of companion robots through a user-centered lens, which has garnered 27 citations and established a valuable framework for understanding adoption barriers and motivators in this demographic. Building on this foundation, a 2021 investigation employed qualitative interview methods and observational tools to examine attitudes toward robot-assisted Activities of Daily Living among independently living seniors, accumulating 20 citations. Together, these works have meaningfully advanced the field's understanding of how design, trust, and personal agency influence technology acceptance among older adults, providing researchers and developers with critical insights for creating more human-centered assistive robotic solutions.