Frank Oswald
Papers
7
Total Citations
208
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About
Frank Oswald is a prominent researcher whose work sits at the intersection of gerontology, human-robot interaction, and applied psychology, with a particular focus on how social and emotional robots can support the well-being of older adults. His scholarship addresses one of the most pressing challenges of our time: caring for rapidly aging populations in Japan, Europe, and beyond, where healthcare shortages and a preference for independent living have made technological solutions increasingly urgent. Oswald's most influential contribution, "Acceptance of Social Robots by Elder People" (2017, 94 citations), investigates how psychosocial factors shape older adults' willingness to engage with robotic companions — a question central to the real-world deployment of care technologies. His parallel German-language work on emotional robots in care contexts has further extended this conversation into European clinical settings. Notably, his research on platforms such as Paro and Pleo provides rare empirical grounding for a field often dominated by theoretical speculation. Across his body of work, Oswald consistently bridges evidence-based research with practical implementation, examining not only whether robots work, but why — and for whom. His cumulative citation record reflects growing scholarly recognition of his efforts to make aging with technology both dignified and humane.
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- 2Emotionale Roboter im Pflegekontext61 citations · 2017
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- 4What Is Emotional About Emotional Robotics?13 citations · 2016
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- 7Social and Emotional Robots for Aging Well?2 citations · 2013