Devin M. Casenhiser

University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

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Devin M. Casenhiser is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, assistive technology, and cognitive science. His work focuses on developing intelligent communication systems that enable robots to understand and respond to complex human behaviors, particularly in healthcare contexts. A major contribution is his pioneering approach to managing repetitive questioning in persons with dementia (PwDs) through adaptive robotic dialogue strategies, as detailed in his 2022 paper (6 citations). This work addresses a critical caregiver burden by designing conversational robots that can cope with PwDs' repetitive behavior. Casenhiser also advanced the field of multimodal communication with his 2021 demonstration of human-robot communication based on multiskilled language-image analysis (5 citations), creating a platform that integrates natural language processing with visual context for more robust interaction. His research is notable for its direct application to real-world challenges, aiming to improve quality of life for vulnerable populations. With a growing citation impact, Casenhiser is shaping the future of socially assistive robotics, making him a key figure for students and researchers interested in AI-driven caregiving technologies.