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About
Svenja Nielsen is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics, nursing care, and ethics, dedicated to ensuring that technological innovation serves human needs. Her work focuses on the responsible development and implementation of assistive robotic systems in direct patient care, with a strong emphasis on user-centered design. Nielsen’s major contributions lie in empirically grounding the ethical and social dimensions of care robotics. Her most-cited work (27 citations) pioneers the integration of "Responsible Research and Innovation" principles into the technical development of nursing robots, moving beyond abstract ethics to practical implementation. She has also conducted foundational research on end-user acceptance, surveying professional nurses, care recipients, and relatives to identify critical factors for successful adoption (20 citations). Additionally, her user-oriented needs analysis (7 citations) within the interdisciplinary "PfleKoRo" project directly addresses the gap between robotic potential and the physical relief of caregivers. By centering the voices of those who will live and work with these technologies, Nielsen is shaping a future where robotics in nursing is not only innovative but also ethically sound and genuinely accepted.
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