Dave Randall

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222

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About

Dave Randall is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on socially assistive robotics for elderly care. His work addresses the pressing societal challenge of ageing populations and the strain on care systems. Randall’s major contributions lie in understanding the real-world integration of robots in care homes, moving beyond technology-centric views to foreground the crucial role of care workers. His landmark 2020 study, with 162 citations, involved a 10-week case study in a care home, revealing the nuanced potential of robot-based assistance for residents and caregivers. He further advanced this field with a three-month study (56 citations) that examined how care professionals collaborate with robots in practice. Most recently, his 2025 work (4 citations) tackles a critical barrier to adoption: empowering care workers to customize social robots through intuitive tools like a smartphone app. By centering the human element—especially the often-overlooked care workforce—Randall’s research has shaped how we design and deploy robots in sensitive settings, ensuring they are usable, adaptable, and truly supportive.