Leonie Cooper

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Leonie Cooper is a researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and health technology, with key contributions in social robotics and UV-C disinfection safety. Her most cited work, "Social Robots with Gamification Principles to Increase Long-Term User Interaction" (2019, 18 citations), addresses a critical challenge in robotics: sustaining user engagement beyond the initial novelty period. By integrating gamification into social robot design, Cooper proposes frameworks that encourage repeated, goal-oriented interactions—vital for applications in therapy, education, and behavior change. This work has laid groundwork for designing robots that foster lasting user relationships. More recently, Cooper has advanced public health technology through "Development and Demonstration of a Wireless Ultraviolet Sensing Network for Dose Monitoring and Operator Safety in Room Disinfection Applications" (2023, 6 citations). This study tackles the growing use of mobile UV-C disinfection devices in hospitals by developing a wireless sensor network that monitors UV dose delivery in real time, ensuring efficacy while protecting operators from overexposure. Her work bridges robotics, sensing, and safety engineering, demonstrating a commitment to practical, life-saving innovations. With a growing citation impact, Cooper’s research is shaping how we design interactive robots and deploy disinfection technologies in real-world settings.