Jordi Leunen

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Jordi Leunen is a researcher at the intersection of social robotics, education, and moral philosophy, with a particular focus on how emerging technologies interact with human values. Their most-cited work, "Acceptable Social Robots in Education: A Value Sensitive Parent Perspective" (2020, 14 citations), offers a foundational exploration of the ethical dimensions of deploying social robots in primary schools. By centering the moral conceptions of parents—a key but often overlooked stakeholder—Leunen applies a value-sensitive design approach to uncover the nuanced concerns and expectations families hold regarding robotic companions in classrooms. This study not only highlights the moral challenges inherent in educational technology but also provides a framework for designing socially acceptable robots that respect parental values. Leunen’s contribution is significant for bridging the gap between technical development and societal acceptance, offering actionable insights for engineers, educators, and policymakers. Their work is essential reading for anyone interested in responsible innovation in human-robot interaction, demonstrating that the success of social robots depends as much on ethical alignment as on technical capability.