Jungen Koimizu

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Jungen Koimizu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of gerontechnology, ethics, and socially assistive robotics (SAR). His work centers on designing ethical frameworks for integrating robotic systems into aged care, with a particular focus on advance care planning. Koimizu’s major contribution lies in identifying and addressing the unique ethical tensions that arise when SAR systems are deployed in long-term care settings—balancing safety, autonomy, privacy, and the risk of dehumanization. His most-cited paper, "Aged Care with Socially Assistive Robotics under Advance Care Planning" (2019), has garnered 2 citations and serves as a foundational critique of existing development guidelines, arguing that many ethical concerns are beyond the scope of current technical standards. Koimizu’s research is notable for its proactive stance: rather than merely cataloging risks, he proposes concrete design principles that embed ethical deliberation into the engineering process itself. His work is increasingly relevant as societies grapple with aging populations and the push toward automation in care. For students and researchers, Koimizu offers a model of how to rigorously interrogate the social implications of emerging technologies while remaining grounded in practical, human-centered solutions.