Mikaela Law
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334
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About
Mikaela Law is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, gerontechnology, and psychoneuroimmunology. Her work focuses on developing and evaluating socially assistive robots to combat loneliness and improve quality of life for older adults, particularly those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. Her landmark scoping review, “Friends from the Future” (150 citations), synthesized evidence on robots and computer agents for reducing loneliness in older people, establishing a foundational framework for the field. Law’s qualitative study on developing assistive robots for people with MCI and dementia (107 citations) directly informed the design of home-based healthcare robots by capturing the perceived needs of older adults and aged-care experts. She also conducts pioneering research on environmental enrichment and wound healing, demonstrating that sensory interventions can reduce stress and improve skin barrier recovery in humans. Her work extends to real-world healthcare settings, including case studies on autonomous delivery robots and user testing of cognitive training games. With over 300 total citations, Law’s contributions are shaping how technology can support aging populations, and her interdisciplinary approach—bridging robotics, psychology, and clinical care—positions her as a key voice in the future of assistive technology.
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- 8Can robots improve the quality of life in people with dementia?3 citations · 2018
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