Mari Ylikauppila

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Mari Ylikauppila is a Finnish researcher whose work sits at the vital intersection of gerontechnology and human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on the adoption and long-term integration of assistive robots in elderly care. Her research provides critical insights into the perspectives of both caregivers and decision-makers, moving beyond technical feasibility to explore the real-world social and emotional dynamics of robotic care. In her highly cited 2016 study, "Expectations and experiences of adopting robots in elderly care in Finland," she captured the nuanced hopes and concerns of those on the front lines, revealing how institutional culture and human attitudes shape technological adoption. Her subsequent work, "Long-term use of Paro the therapy robot seal: The caregiver perspective," offers a rare longitudinal view, documenting how caregivers navigate the sustained use of therapeutic robots like Paro. With her papers cited by scholars in health sciences, robotics, and social policy, Ylikauppila’s work is foundational for anyone designing or implementing care technologies, highlighting that successful robotic care depends as much on human readiness as on engineering.