Ralf Vetter
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About
Ralf Vetter is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, care robotics, and participatory design. Their work focuses on co-designing robotic technologies with vulnerable populations, particularly older adults in care homes and individuals living with dementia. Vetter’s major contributions include developing methodologies for inclusive technology design, such as co-design workshops that empower care home residents and care workers to ideate robotic functionalities from the ground up. Their 2024 paper, “Co-design of Robotic Technology with Care Home Residents and Care Workers” (6 citations), demonstrates how introducing technology components enables meaningful participation. Vetter also critically examines the socio-cultural dimensions of robot acceptance, challenging traditional models by foregrounding identity and community factors in public spaces (1 citation). Their theoretical work on the Attitudes towards Social Robots (ASOR) scale (3 citations) advances understanding of how people attribute sociality to robots beyond anthropomorphism. Vetter’s recent hackathon-based study (2025, 2 citations) explores navigating needs and relations in dementia care, showcasing their commitment to ethical, context-sensitive innovation. With growing impact in care robotics, Vetter’s research is shaping how robots can be designed for good care.
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