Pruthvinath R. Dhannapuneni

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Pruthvinath R. Dhannapuneni is a researcher at the intersection of robotics, ethics, and healthcare technology, with a primary focus on roboethics in remote human interactions and rehabilitative therapeutics. His most-cited work, "Roboethics in Remote Human Interactions and Rehabilitative Therapeutics" (2022, 5 citations), addresses the urgent ethical challenges posed by the global aging population, the demand for high-quality remote services, and the accelerated shift toward contactless care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dhannapuneni’s major contribution lies in critically examining the moral implications of replacing in-person therapeutic interventions with robotic systems, advocating for frameworks that ensure safety, autonomy, and dignity in remote care. His research highlights the delicate balance between technological efficiency and human-centered ethics, making him a key voice in the emerging field of roboethics. By bridging engineering, healthcare, and philosophy, Dhannapuneni’s work informs the responsible design and deployment of robots in sensitive contexts—from rehabilitation to elder care. His scholarship is essential reading for students and researchers navigating the ethical dimensions of robotics in an increasingly remote world.