G.J. Gelderblom
HumanTotalCare (Netherlands), Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Papers
7
Total Citations
239
H-Index
5
About
G.J. Gelderblom’s research lies at the vital intersection of human-centred robotics and assistive technology, focusing on how robots can support independent living for older people and enhance play for children with developmental disabilities. A key contribution is their work on the ethical dimensions of care robotics, notably exploring whether a service robot should be allowed to disobey a command—a study that engaged older people, informal carers, and professional caregivers, earning 63 citations. Gelderblom also led the evaluation of the IROMEC robotic toy, demonstrating short-term improvements in playfulness for children with developmental disabilities (33 citations). Their human-centred design methodology, developed through user panels and field trials for robot-assisted play, has been widely cited (70 citations). Additionally, Gelderblom contributed to major European Commission reports on robotics for healthcare, shaping policy and practice. With over 200 total citations across these works, Gelderblom’s research is foundational in understanding what users truly need from assistive robots—balancing functionality, ethics, and real-world impact.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3Robotics for healthcare: Final report46 citations · 2008
- 4
- 5
- 6Functionality of service robotics for Aging-in-Place: What to build?5 citations · 2012
- 7Social robot interventions in psycho-geriatric care2 citations · 2012