Renjie Xia

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Renjie Xia is an emerging scholar at the intersection of gerontology, artificial intelligence, and human-robot interaction. Their research focuses on the development and deployment of AI-enabled service robots in long-term care settings, with a particular emphasis on addressing loneliness and enhancing social connection among older adults. Xia’s most cited work, “Students perspectives on the development and deployment of an AI-enabled service robot in long-term care” (2025), explores how future healthcare professionals perceive integrating robotic technologies into elder care—a critical area as the long-term care workforce faces increasing burdens. While early in their career, Xia’s contributions highlight the importance of user-centered design and ethical considerations in AI deployment for vulnerable populations. Their research underscores the need for AI literacy in gerontology education, positioning them as a forward-thinking voice in technology-assisted aging. With growing interest in their work, Xia is poised to shape how we prepare caregivers and design systems that support dignified, connected aging.