Paola Meli
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Paola Meli is a leading voice at the intersection of ethics, robotics, and healthcare, with a primary focus on the responsible design and deployment of automated systems in rehabilitation and assistance. Her most-cited work, a 2022 survey on ethics and robotics in health, has garnered 7 citations and stands as a foundational contribution to understanding how insiders—including developers and clinicians—perceive the ethical implications of machine ethics and robot-assisted care. Meli’s research critically examines two pivotal areas: the ethical conduct of those who develop and use these technologies, and the programming of moral decision-making into machines themselves. By systematically collecting and analyzing insider opinions, she has provided rare empirical insight into the real-world tensions between innovation and ethical responsibility. Her work is essential for anyone studying the human-centered design of medical robotics, offering a clear framework for aligning technological progress with patient safety and moral accountability. Meli continues to shape discourse on how automated systems can be ethically integrated into sensitive health domains.
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