Christine Fok

Papers

Total Citations

103

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About

Christine Fok is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focus on assistive technologies for older adults. Her work bridges gerontology and robotics, exploring how socially assistive robots can support aging-in-place and cognitive health. Her most-cited study (2021, 67 citations) provides rich qualitative insights into older adults’ lived experiences with Bomy, a daily-care robot, revealing critical user perspectives often missing in technical development. In a second influential paper (2021, 36 citations), she investigates robot-delivered cognitive stimulation games, moving beyond one-off usability tests to understand older adults’ sustained engagement and preferences. Fok’s contributions are notable for centering the voices of older users, challenging assumptions about technology adoption, and informing the design of more empathetic, effective robotic systems. Her work has shaped how researchers and engineers approach real-world deployment, emphasizing feasibility, acceptance, and meaningful interaction. By combining rigorous qualitative methods with applied robotics, Fok has advanced the field’s understanding of how robots can genuinely improve quality of life for aging populations.