Inga Koch

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Inga Koch is a leading researcher at the intersection of socially assistive robotics and gerontechnology, with her work centered on enhancing the quality of life for elderly populations through human-robot interaction. Her most influential contribution, the 2020 study "Exploring Human-Robot Interaction with the Elderly," has garnered 162 citations for its groundbreaking 10-week case study in a care home. This work provided rare, longitudinal insights into how groups of residents and caregivers integrate robots into daily routines, revealing both the practical benefits and emotional bonds that can form. Koch’s research directly addresses the pressures of ageing societies by demonstrating how socially assistive robots can alleviate strain on care systems while fostering companionship. Her findings have shaped design principles for more empathetic, context-aware robotic assistants, earning her recognition as a key voice in ethical robotics deployment. Through rigorous fieldwork, Koch bridges engineering and social science, offering a human-centered blueprint for technology that supports dignity and independence in later life.