H. van den Heuvel
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About
H. van den Heuvel is a leading researcher in socially assistive robotics and human-robot interaction, with a focus on supporting older adults with mild cognitive impairments (MCI). Their major contributions center on the design, development, and real-world evaluation of companion robots that enable independent living at home. Van den Heuvel’s most cited work (120 citations) presents a user evaluation of a robot companion within the European FP7 “CompanionAble” project, demonstrating how proactive, socially engaging robots can provide cognitive, nutritional, and safety support. A follow-up study (69 citations) further advances this home robot concept, emphasizing user acceptance and practical deployment. Additional work on the Mobiserv platform and integrated smart home systems highlights their holistic approach to assistive technology. Van den Heuvel’s research is notable for bridging engineering and gerontechnology, with a strong emphasis on user-centered design and empirical validation. Their findings have shaped how assistive robots are deployed in real homes, offering a compassionate, evidence-based path toward aging in place.
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