Mirjam Lipps

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Mirjam Lipps is a leading voice in the ethics of care technology, whose work critically examines the human and moral dimensions of deploying intelligent systems in aging and disability support. Her research centers on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, robotics, and wearable computing in healthcare, with a particular focus on stakeholder perspectives and the lived experiences of older adults. Her most cited work, a 2019 qualitative study with professional stakeholders on the ethical concerns of intelligent assistive technology, has garnered nearly 200 citations, establishing a foundational framework for responsible innovation in this space. Beyond this landmark paper, Lipps has consistently explored how technological advancements can be reconciled with dignity, autonomy, and quality of care. Her contributions are instrumental in shaping policy and design guidelines that prioritize ethical reflection alongside technical progress. For students and researchers navigating the intersection of AI, gerontology, and ethics, Lipps offers a critical, human-centered lens that challenges the field to move beyond capability toward compassion.