Hiro Ito

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Hiro Ito is a leading researcher at the intersection of social robotics, gerontechnology, and knowledge translation, dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of older adults. His major contributions lie in bridging the gap between technological innovation and real-world care settings, particularly through intergenerational, student-led community engagement. Ito’s work critically examines how AI-driven social robots, such as Japan’s LOVOT, are perceived and experienced by older adults in Long-Term Care (LTC) homes across Canada, forming part of a landmark three-country study spanning Singapore, Hong Kong, and Canada. By positioning students as unique bridges between researchers and knowledge users, he pioneers models for translating complex research into tangible community benefits. His highly cited papers, including "A critical reflection of an intergenerational, student-led team bringing social robots and research to older adults in the community" (2025) and "LOVOT ROBOT AS COMPANIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS IN LONG-TERM CARE" (2023), each garnering 2 citations, reflect the emerging yet impactful nature of his work. Ito’s research is notable for its collaborative, cross-cultural methodology and its focus on compassionate, human-centered technology deployment, making him a vital voice in the future of aging and care.