Richard Paluch
Papers
5
Total Citations
41
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About
Richard Paluch’s research lies at the intersection of human-computer interaction, computer-supported cooperative work, and the sociotechnical design of robotic systems for healthcare. His work critically examines how robotic technologies can be meaningfully integrated into care settings, emphasizing the importance of end-user empowerment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Paluch’s most-cited paper, “That’s Something for Children” (2022, 26 citations), challenges assumptions about robotic aids in care, revealing tensions between user perceptions and technological promises. He further advances the field by developing practical tools like the “READY?” dialog tool (2025), which supports care institutions in reflecting on robotics adoption, and by designing a smartphone app that empowers care professionals to customize social robots. His editorial work on creative approaches to appropriation and design (2025) signals a shift from substitution debates toward implementation-focused research. With a growing citation record and contributions that bridge theory and practice, Paluch is shaping a more nuanced, user-centered discourse on robotics in care—one that prioritizes the voices of caregivers and care recipients alike.
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- 1"That's Something for Children"26 citations · 2022
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