Laure Retru-Chavastel
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Laure Retru-Chavastel is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and gerontechnology, with a primary focus on robot-assisted psychomotor therapy for persons with dementia. Her work investigates the critical role of affective and engagement factors in designing and assessing therapeutic interventions using humanoid robots. In her most cited work (56 citations), she addresses the under-explored adhesion mechanisms and unclear benefits of robot-assisted therapies, emphasizing how a robot’s behavioral and affective characteristics influence patient participation and therapeutic outcomes. This research has been instrumental in shaping the design principles for socially assistive robots in dementia care, bridging the gap between technical robotics and clinical psychomotor therapy. Retru-Chavastel’s contributions are notable for their interdisciplinary approach, combining insights from psychology, robotics, and geriatric care to improve quality of life for individuals with cognitive impairments. Her work continues to inform the development of more responsive, empathetic robotic systems for vulnerable populations, making her a key voice in the evolving field of socially assistive robotics.
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