Papers
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Total Citations
417
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About
Dagoberto Cruz-Sandoval is a prominent researcher specializing in socially assistive robotics, human-robot interaction, and technology-driven interventions for vulnerable populations, particularly individuals with dementia and children with autism. His work centers on developing intelligent conversational and social robots capable of delivering therapeutic interventions that traditionally require human facilitators, bridging the gap between clinical care and accessible, scalable support systems. Cruz-Sandoval's most impactful contribution is his development and evaluation of Eva, a conversational robot designed to conduct nonpharmacological dementia interventions through natural verbal communication. His 2020 paper on robots as therapy facilitators has accumulated 78 citations, reflecting the field's strong recognition of his pioneering approach. Alongside this, his research on conversational strategies for dementia care (49 citations) and activity tracker-based behavioral monitoring (35 citations) demonstrates a comprehensive, multimodal vision for assistive technology. His more recent work on the CARMEN system extends these innovations into home-based neurorehabilitation, emphasizing personalization and longitudinal engagement. With over 290 cumulative citations, Cruz-Sandoval has meaningfully shaped how researchers and clinicians conceptualize robot-assisted care, offering both technical frameworks and practical design guidance for translating clinical interventions into real-world robotic applications.
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- 3Monitoring behavioral symptoms of dementia using activity trackers35 citations · 2020
- 4A Conversational Robot to Conduct Therapeutic Interventions for Dementia32 citations · 2019
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