Shruti Raje

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Shruti Raje is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics and public health, best known for her work in deploying healthcare robots to combat infectious disease outbreaks. Her most influential contribution, "Applications of Healthcare Robots in Combating the COVID-19 Pandemic" (2021, 40 citations), established a critical framework for using robotic systems to minimize human-to-human transmission during health crises. Raje’s research focuses on how autonomous machines can maintain social distancing, disinfect contaminated surfaces, and reduce clinical staff exposure to pathogens—a concept that proved vital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work demonstrates that robots are not just industrial tools but essential frontline allies in modern epidemiology. By addressing the urgent need for non-contact healthcare delivery, Raje has helped shape a new subfield of medical robotics. Her insights continue to influence emergency preparedness protocols and the design of next-generation healthcare robots, making her a key voice in conversations about resilient, technology-driven public health infrastructure.