Richard Cloutier

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Richard Cloutier’s research lies at the intersection of assistive robotics, telehealth, and human-robot interaction, with a focus on developing mobile robotic systems that extend care beyond clinical settings. His pioneering work on telepresence robots for home care assistance has shaped how we think about remote healthcare delivery. His most-cited paper, “Telepresence Robot for Home Care Assistance” (2007, 73 citations), introduced the concept of a teleoperated mobile robot with autonomous capabilities to support telementoring and reduce the burden on healthcare systems. This was followed by “Exploratory design and evaluation of a homecare teleassistive mobile robotic system” (2010, 59 citations), which deepened the understanding of user-centered design in this domain. Cloutier’s pilot study on teleoperated mobile robots in home environments (2006, 25 citations) identified critical design specifications for user interfaces and robot functionality, addressing the challenges of constrained home spaces. His work has been instrumental in demonstrating how assistive robotics can enable aging in place, improve quality of life, and reduce hospitalization. By combining rigorous engineering with real-world usability testing, Cloutier has laid foundational groundwork for the next generation of homecare robotics.