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Elizabeth W. Twamley is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of cognitive rehabilitation and robotics, dedicated to helping older adults maintain independence and cognitive function at home. Her key research areas include cognitively assistive robots (CARs), human-robot interaction (HRI) design, and translational science for neurorehabilitation. Twamley’s major contributions center on developing and validating home-based robotic systems that deliver personalized cognitive interventions, moving beyond clinic-based care. Her landmark 2020 paper on home-based cognitively assistive robots (47 citations) established a framework for using robotics to promote health and prolong independence in older adults without dementia. She further advanced the field by creating HRI design patterns for translating human-delivered interventions into robot-delivered ones (2022, 15 citations), addressing a critical gap in longitudinal home support. Her most recent work, the CARMEN system (2024, 13 citations), represents a breakthrough in personalized neurorehabilitation, demonstrating how flexible, adaptive robots can implement tailored intervention content. With a growing citation impact, Twamley’s translational approach is shaping the future of aging-in-place technology, offering scalable solutions that empower older adults to live safely and independently longer.