Shalv Parekh

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Shalv Parekh is a researcher at the forefront of human-robot interaction, with a focused interest in the design and deployment of social robots in high-stakes, real-world environments like hospitals. His most cited work, "Receptivity & Interaction of Social Robots in Hospitals" (2020), with 5 citations, lays critical groundwork for understanding how to engineer successful human-robot engagements in clinical settings. Parekh’s major contribution lies in identifying the key design principles—such as intuitive communication and adaptive social cues—that enable robots to function effectively as hospital concierges or assistants, moving beyond lab-based studies to tackle the complexities of live healthcare interactions. This research is pivotal for stakeholders aiming to integrate robotic technology into patient-facing roles, ensuring it is both accepted and operationally viable. By bridging robotics, user experience, and healthcare, Parekh is shaping the future of assistive technology, demonstrating that thoughtful interaction design is the cornerstone of robotic adoption in sensitive environments.