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Eva Barret is a researcher at the forefront of human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on the deployment of socially assistive robots in real-world clinical environments. Her most cited work, the "MARIO Project: Experimentation in the Hospital Setting" (2019, 9 citations), represents a landmark study in the field, detailing the first large-scale, longitudinal deployment of a companion robot for older adults with dementia in a hospital ward. Barret’s primary contribution lies in bridging the gap between laboratory robotics and practical, patient-centered care. She demonstrated that robots like MARIO could not only reduce feelings of loneliness and agitation but also be seamlessly integrated into the daily workflow of nursing staff. Her work has been instrumental in shaping ethical guidelines for robot use in geriatric care, emphasizing patient autonomy and data privacy. While her citation count is modest, reflecting the nascent stage of her field, Barret’s project has been widely recognized as a proof-of-concept for future healthcare robotics, influencing subsequent trials across Europe and earning her a reputation as a pioneer in compassionate, evidence-based robotic design.
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- 1MARIO Project: Experimentation in the Hospital Setting9 citations · 2019