Joo Young Park

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Joo Young Park is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction and healthcare technology, with a focus on understanding user perceptions of medical service robots (MSRs). Her most-cited work, a 2021 cross-sectional study examining how patients, doctors, and nurses perceive MSRs in hospital wards, has garnered 9 citations and provides critical insights into the acceptance and integration of robotic systems in clinical settings. By surveying 320 participants across these key stakeholder groups, Park identified nuanced differences in trust, usability, and expectations—findings that directly inform the design and deployment of robots in real-world healthcare environments. Her research bridges engineering, psychology, and medicine, offering evidence-based recommendations for improving human-robot collaboration in hospitals. Park’s contributions are particularly notable for their emphasis on user-centered design, ensuring that technological advancements align with the needs and concerns of end-users. Her work has been instrumental in shaping how hospitals adopt service robots, from reducing staff workload to enhancing patient care. With a growing citation impact, Park continues to advance the field, making her a vital voice in the future of healthcare robotics.