H. Mannan

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H. Mannan’s research critically examines the intersection of technology, aging, and disability, with a particular focus on how care robots are perceived across different cultural contexts. In their most cited work, “Hopes and fears regarding care robots: Content analysis of newspapers in East Asia and Western Europe, 2001–2020,” Mannan provides a pioneering cross-cultural analysis of media narratives surrounding welfare technology. By systematically comparing coverage in East Asian and Western European outlets over two decades, they reveal how societal values, policy priorities, and historical attitudes toward aging shape divergent hopes—such as enhanced independence for older adults—and fears, including loss of human touch and ethical concerns. This study, with 6 citations, offers vital insights for developers, policymakers, and caregivers navigating the global adoption of care robots. Mannan’s work stands out for its rigorous methodology and timely relevance, contributing to debates on how technology can support rehabilitation and wellbeing without eroding human dignity. Their research is essential reading for anyone interested in the sociocultural dimensions of assistive robotics and the future of elder care.