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Linda Beuscher is a prominent nursing researcher and gerontology scholar whose work sits at the intersection of aging care, technology adoption, and socially assistive robotics (SARs). Her research addresses one of healthcare's most pressing challenges: meeting the complex needs of an aging population amid growing resource constraints and workforce shortages. Beuscher has made significant contributions to understanding how older adults perceive and interact with robotic systems. Her landmark 2017 study, "Socially Assistive Robots: Measuring Older Adults' Perceptions" (108 citations), applied the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use framework to evaluate technology adoption among elderly populations — a foundational reference in the field. Alongside interdisciplinary collaborators, she helped develop ROCARE, an innovative robotic coaching architecture designed to support multi-user engagement in elder care settings (69 citations), and later SAR-Connect, a platform promoting physical, cognitive, and social stimulation among older adults. Her pioneering investigations into robot-mediated triadic interactions and combat against apathy in long-term care demonstrate a commitment to translating technology into meaningful clinical impact. With nearly 250 cumulative citations, Beuscher's body of work provides essential guidance for healthcare leaders, technologists, and geriatric care professionals seeking evidence-based approaches to humanizing robotic care solutions.