Sridhar Vaitheswaran
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Dr. Sridhar Vaitheswaran is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of geriatric mental health, dementia care, and socially assistive robotics, with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). His most cited work, a 2021 study on robotic telemedicine for mental health (63 citations), demonstrates how multimodal human-robot engagement can address the acute isolation and resource gaps exacerbated by COVID-19, especially among older adults in India. Dr. Vaitheswaran has also conducted foundational qualitative research on the acceptability of social robots for dementia care, including the adaptation of a hybrid-face robot for the Indian context (20 citations). His early feasibility studies (2019) laid critical groundwork for deploying robotic interventions in settings where the elderly population is projected to exceed 104 million. By rigorously evaluating cultural acceptance and practical implementation, Dr. Vaitheswaran is shaping a future where technology bridges critical gaps in dementia and mental health support, making him a leading voice in global geriatric technology research.
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