Emna Kamoun
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Emna Kamoun is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focus on socially assistive robotics (SAR) for healthcare and rehabilitation. Her work explores how autonomous robots can improve quality of life by supporting patients during convalescence, rehabilitation, and learning. In her highly regarded 2022 study, "Living one week with an autonomous Pepper in a rehabilitation center: lessons from the field" (9 citations), Kamoun and her team deployed a Pepper robot for an entire week in a real rehabilitation center, providing rare, ecologically valid insights into patient-robot cohabitation. This field study is notable for its practical, longitudinal approach, revealing critical lessons about robot autonomy, patient engagement, and the social dynamics of human-robot cohabitation in clinical settings. Kamoun’s research bridges the gap between controlled lab experiments and real-world deployment, offering actionable guidance for designing robots that can genuinely assist vulnerable populations. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in the future of assistive technology, autonomous systems, and human-centered robotics.
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