Maite Antonio

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Maite Antonio is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of geriatric care and social robotics, whose work is reshaping how frailty is assessed in older adults. Her primary research areas include human-robot interaction, assistive technologies for elderly care, and automated health assessment systems. Antonio’s major contribution lies in developing and validating robot-assisted frailty assessment frameworks that address the critical shortage of geriatric specialists. Her most influential work, "Introducing Social Robots to Assess Frailty in Older Adults" (2024, 10 citations), demonstrates how robotic systems can autonomously evaluate key frailty indicators, freeing clinicians for more complex patient interactions. Building on this, her follow-up study "Exploring the Potential of a Robot-Assisted Frailty Assessment System for Elderly Care" (2024, 2 citations) introduces novel algorithms that enable robots to perform assessments independently, measuring not just completion times but nuanced movement patterns. This work represents a significant step toward scalable, consistent frailty screening in aging populations. Antonio’s research is particularly notable for its practical focus on deploying socially engaging robots in clinical settings, balancing technological innovation with the sensitive needs of older adults. Her contributions are increasingly recognized as foundational to the emerging field of robotic geriatric assessment.