Johanna Virkki
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About
Dr. Johanna Virkki is a leading researcher at the intersection of healthcare robotics, assistive technology, and cybersecurity. Her work primarily focuses on developing smart, safe environments for elderly care by integrating mobile robots with passive RFID and machine vision systems. She has pioneered co-designed technologies that address critical challenges in care facilities, such as nighttime safety, fire prevention, and employee orientation during pandemics—demonstrated in her highly cited 2021 paper on minimizing risks related to employee turnover (9 citations). Virkki’s contributions extend to validating these integrated systems in real-world care settings, proving their technical functionality and practical utility. Notably, she also explores emerging security vulnerabilities in human-robot interaction, as seen in her 2025 study on man-in-the-middle attacks on LLM-enabled vacuum robots. Her innovative JOYRIDE project (2023) gamifies physical activity for the elderly, combining exercise with mobile robot tours. With a growing body of work that bridges engineering, healthcare, and ethics, Virkki is shaping the future of assistive robotics and safe, human-centered automation.
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