George Demiris
Papers
7
Total Citations
412
H-Index
6
About
George Demiris is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of health informatics, aging, and assistive technology, whose work has profoundly shaped how we understand and design technological solutions for older adults. His scholarship spans smart home systems, robotics, telehealth, and digital health interventions, with a sustained focus on improving quality of life and independent living for aging populations. Demiris has made landmark contributions to the critical examination of robotic technologies for older adults, challenging assumptions about loneliness and isolation that often drive design decisions. His widely cited work on robotic pets (93 citations) and older adults' acceptance of robots for daily living tasks (79 citations) has pushed the field toward more nuanced, human-centered approaches. His cross-sectional study on generational attitudes toward robots (68 citations) provided foundational data that continues to inform both research and product development. His editorial contribution to the *Handbook of Smart Homes, Health Care and Well-Being* (131 citations) stands as an essential reference in the field. Through work on telehealth design and technology-based caregiving solutions, Demiris consistently bridges engineering innovation with real-world human needs, making him an indispensable voice in gerontechnology research.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Handbook of Smart Homes, Health Care and Well-Being131 citations · 2016
- 2Rethinking the Design of Robotic Pets for Older Adults93 citations · 2016
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- 5Designing Telehealth for an Aging Population28 citations · 2011
- 6Information Technology to Support Aging9 citations · 2015
- 7Technology-based solutions to address the family care gap challenge4 citations · 2021