Katarzyna Grabowska-Aleksandrowicz
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Katarzyna Grabowska-Aleksandrowicz is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and gerontechnology, dedicated to designing assistive robots for elderly adults with cognitive impairments. Her work specifically targets the needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairments, aiming to create socially assistive robots that are both functional and accepted by vulnerable populations. Her most-cited paper (83 citations) identifies key requirements for service robots based on focus groups with patients and medical staff in Poland and Spain. In a subsequent influential study (59 citations), she introduced a novel human-robot interaction evaluation framework, assessing perceived attractiveness, usability, and societal impact of a multimodal robotic assistant. This work stands out for its direct clinical application, moving beyond laboratory settings to real-world assessment with memory-impaired patients. Grabowska-Aleksandrowicz’s contributions are vital for ensuring that robotic assistants are not only technically capable but also emotionally and socially acceptable, paving the way for dignified, supportive care technologies that can improve quality of life for aging populations.
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