Sanjeev Kanoria
Papers
6
Total Citations
234
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5
About
Sanjeev Kanoria is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and culturally sensitive healthcare, best known for his central role in the landmark CARESSES (Culturally-Aware Robots and Environmental Sensor Systems for Elderly Support) project—a collaborative EU-Japan initiative that redefined how assistive robots interact with older adults. His most influential work, a 2021 randomised controlled trial with over 100 citations, provided rigorous empirical evidence that culturally competent AI embedded in social robots can meaningfully improve the health and wellbeing of elderly residents in long-term care settings. Kanoria has been instrumental in establishing the very concept of "culturally competent robotics," arguing compellingly—drawing on well-established nursing literature—that robots serving diverse populations must be sensitive to cultural norms and individual variation, not merely functionally capable. His 2017 position paper laying theoretical groundwork for this field has accumulated 62 citations, reflecting its enduring influence. Across his body of work, Kanoria bridges engineering, gerontology, and ethics, producing research with real-world implications for aging populations globally. His contributions have helped transform culturally aware robotics from a theoretical proposition into a clinically tested, evidence-based discipline.
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- 2Paving the way for culturally competent robots: A position paper62 citations · 2017
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- 4The CARESSES EU-Japan Project: Making Assistive Robots Culturally Competent15 citations · 2019
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- 6CARESSES:The Flower that Taught Robots about Culture4 citations · 2019