Ilayda Tufan
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Ilayda Tufan is a researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and healthcare technology, with a primary focus on making social robots more accessible and usable in care settings. Her work addresses a critical gap in eldercare robotics: the lack of end-user control and customization options for care professionals. In her most cited paper, “Making Robots Usable”: Empowering Care Professionals to Customize Social Robots in Care (2025, 4 citations), Tufan argues that the limited adoption of robotic systems in eldercare stems from the absence of intuitive configuration tools. She proposes and reflects on the design of a smartphone app that empowers caregivers—rather than technical experts—to personalize robot behaviors, thereby bridging the gap between robotic potential and real-world care practice. This contribution is notable for shifting the focus from purely technical development to user-centered design, emphasizing agency and adaptability in care environments. Though early in her career, Tufan’s work has already garnered attention for its practical, human-first approach, positioning her as a promising voice in the movement to integrate robotics into compassionate, everyday care.
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