Rajiv Khosla
Papers
22
Total Citations
1,143
H-Index
14
About
Rajiv Khosla is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and aged care, whose work has fundamentally shaped how the world thinks about technology-driven solutions to the global aging crisis. Best known for his development of Matilda — a multimodal socially assistive robot designed for elderly care — Khosla has dedicated his career to exploring how robots can reduce social isolation, support people living with dementia, and alleviate mounting pressures on healthcare systems. His highly influential 2014 systematic literature review on Socially Assistive Robots in elderly care, cited over 400 times, established a foundational framework for the field and remains a landmark reference for researchers worldwide. Subsequent studies examining robot engagement in residential aged care and home settings, collectively drawing hundreds of citations, have demonstrated measurable improvements in care quality and quality of life for older adults. Khosla's research also extends to technology acceptance, investigating how carers and staff perceive and adopt assistive technologies, ensuring his work bridges both innovation and real-world implementation. His contributions have positioned Australia as a leader in assistive robotics research, while offering genuinely humane, evidence-based solutions to one of the most pressing social challenges of our time.
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- 2Human Robot Engagement and Acceptability in Residential Aged Care123 citations · 2016
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- 5Embodying Care in Matilda89 citations · 2013
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- 9Embodying care in Matilda30 citations · 2012
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