Eve Topou
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About
Eve Topou is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction and healthcare robotics, with a focus on the practical deployment of autonomous systems in clinical environments. Her most-cited work, a 2021 study on the usability, acceptability, and functionality of autonomous mobile delivery robots in real-world healthcare settings, has garnered 42 citations and serves as a foundational reference for integrating service robots into hospitals. Topou’s research bridges the gap between technical robotics and human factors, examining how staff, patients, and visitors interact with robots in high-stakes medical contexts. She has contributed critical insights into robot navigation in crowded corridors, user trust, and workflow integration, helping to shape guidelines for safe and effective robotic assistance in healthcare. Her work is notable for its emphasis on real-world testing over lab simulations, offering actionable data for hospitals considering automation. Topou’s findings have informed the design of more intuitive interfaces and adaptive behaviors for delivery robots, directly impacting operational efficiency in clinical settings. For students and researchers, her studies highlight the importance of user-centered design in robotics, demonstrating that successful automation depends as much on social acceptance as on technical capability.
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