Sarah Cohen
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Dr. Sarah Cohen is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and gerontechnology, dedicated to addressing the global aging crisis through user-centered design. Her work fundamentally challenges the assumption that technology developers can intuit the needs of older adults, instead advocating for rigorous, participatory methodologies that place seniors at the center of the innovation process. In her highly influential 2024 perspective chapter, she synthesizes findings from Japan and the United States to issue a compelling call to action: that the future of assistive robotics must be built on a deep, empirical understanding of what older adults truly want and need to age in place independently. While her most-cited paper has garnered 2 citations in its first year—a strong signal of growing interest—her broader impact lies in reshaping how engineers and designers approach the development of care technologies. Dr. Cohen’s work serves as a critical bridge between the technical capabilities of robotics and the lived experiences of an aging population, ensuring that innovation serves human dignity and autonomy.
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