Hee Jeong Yoon
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About
Hee Jeong Yoon is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a specific focus on assistive robotics for elderly and long-term care. Her work addresses the critical intersection of technology, aging populations, and labor shortages in the healthcare sector. Yoon’s major contributions include the development and usability testing of a smart transfer-assistive robot with dual arms, designed to reduce physical strain on care workers while ensuring patient safety. This study, published in 2023, has already garnered 4 citations, signaling its growing relevance. She also investigates the technical factors influencing the acceptance of care robots among older adults, a crucial step for real-world adoption. Her research on this topic, though recent with 1 citation, provides foundational insights into how design and functionality affect user trust and willingness to engage with robotic aids. By bridging engineering and gerontology, Yoon is shaping the future of dignified, technology-enabled care for an aging global population.
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