Sarajane Marques Peres

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Sarajane Marques Peres is a researcher whose work sits at the compelling intersection of social robotics, digital health, and aging populations. Her scholarship focuses primarily on the application of intelligent robotic systems to address mental health challenges in older adults, with particular attention to depression detection and intervention within smart city frameworks. Her most influential contribution, a 2021 scoping review examining the effects of social robots on depressive symptoms in elderly populations, has garnered 24 citations and established her as a notable voice in the emerging field of robot-assisted geriatric care. Building on this foundation, Peres has extended her investigations into practical clinical settings, conducting pilot studies that explore how social robots might serve as frontline tools for depression screening — work that carries significant implications for healthcare accessibility and early intervention. Her research portfolio also reflects a broader awareness of the technological ecosystem surrounding smart devices, including security considerations in Bluetooth-connected robotic toys, demonstrating an interdisciplinary sensibility that spans human-computer interaction and cybersecurity. Peres represents a growing cohort of researchers working to ensure that emerging technologies serve vulnerable populations responsibly and effectively.