Christoph Dukat

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe University of Education

Papers

Total Citations

141

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About

Christoph Dukat is a researcher whose work critically examines the intersection of technology, care, and society, with a particular focus on robotics in elderly care. His key research areas include socio-technical care arrangements, the ethical implications of assistive technologies, and the professionalization of care through technological interventions. Dukat’s most influential contribution is his 2015 paper, “Robot Caregiver or Robot-Supported Caregiving?” (117 citations), which challenges simplistic narratives of robotic care by exploring the nuanced roles robots can play—either as replacements for human caregivers or as supportive tools that enhance caregiving. This work has shaped debates on the ethical deployment of social assistive robots, especially for individuals with dementia. His earlier 2013 German-language piece, “Künstlich begleitet” (15 citations), probes the cultural fantasy of robots as companions, while his 2016 study (6 citations) provides ethnographic insights into how these technologies are actually implemented in nursing homes. Though his citation counts are modest, Dukat’s contributions are notable for their critical, human-centered perspective, making him a thoughtful voice in the growing field of care robotics.