Laura Vogel
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About
Laura Vogel is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, participatory design, and care ethics, with a focus on the co-design of robotic technologies for aging populations and care settings. Her major contributions center on developing methodologies that empower care home residents and care workers as active participants in the design process, moving beyond technocentric approaches to ensure robots align with the values of “good care.” Her 2024 paper, “Co-design of Robotic Technology with Care Home Residents and Care Workers,” demonstrates how introducing basic technology components enables stakeholders to ideate meaningful robotic functionalities, earning 6 citations for its practical, inclusive framework. Similarly, “From care practices to speculative vignettes–design considerations for robots in good care” (5 citations) critically examines the gap between technological promises and real-world adoption, offering design considerations rooted in actual care practices. Vogel’s work is notable for its ethical rigor and translational impact, directly addressing labor shortages and aging population challenges while championing user agency. Her research is essential reading for students and scholars in HRI, design research, and social robotics, offering a blueprint for responsible, human-centered innovation in care technology.
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