Kerem Tahan
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2
Total Citations
7
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About
Kerem Tahan is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of assistive robotics and cognitive aging, with a focused expertise in leveraging robotic systems to support prospective memory in people with dementia. His work addresses a critical challenge in gerontechnology: how to design socially assistive robots that can both train and aid memory function in clinical settings. Tahan’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility of using the Nao humanoid robot for prospective memory training in individuals with dementia, with his 2024 study showing promising results for non-pharmacological intervention. He further advanced the field by evaluating the ZORA robot as a caregiver assistant for managing daily living activities in institutionalized elderly with Alzheimer’s disease, involving a cohort of 23 participants (average age 89, MMSE score 20.8). Though his most-cited papers currently hold 3–4 citations, these works represent early, foundational steps in a rapidly growing area of human-robot interaction. Tahan’s research is notable for its practical, user-centered approach, directly targeting real-world caregiving challenges and offering scalable solutions for memory support in aging populations.
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- 1Prospective Memory Training Using the Nao Robot in People with Dementia4 citations · 2024
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