Miriam Leis

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Miriam Leis is a sociologist whose work bridges technology, society, and healthcare, with a particular focus on robotics and human-robot interaction. Her research critically examines how robotic technologies are envisioned, developed, and integrated into everyday life, especially in care settings. Leis is best known for her influential report "Robotics for healthcare: Final report" (2008), which has garnered 46 citations and synthesizes European Commission-supported efforts to apply information and communication technologies in healthcare. This work highlights her ability to analyze large-scale policy and innovation ecosystems. Her comparative study "Robots - our future partners?! : a sociologist's view from a German and Japanese perspective" (2006) offers a unique cross-cultural lens on societal attitudes toward robotics, demonstrating her expertise in qualitative social analysis. Though her citation counts are modest, Leis’s contributions are notable for their depth and foresight, providing foundational insights into the social implications of robotics. Her work remains relevant for researchers exploring the ethical, cultural, and policy dimensions of technology adoption in healthcare and beyond.