Tenzin Wangmo
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About
Tenzin Wangmo is a prominent bioethicist and gerontechnology researcher whose work sits at the intersection of aging, care ethics, and emerging digital technologies. Based in Switzerland, Wangmo has established herself as a leading voice in examining the ethical dimensions of intelligent assistive technologies — including social robots, smart home systems, and AI-driven care tools — as they are increasingly deployed to support older adults with dementia and age-related disability. Her most-cited work, a 2019 qualitative study on ethical concerns surrounding intelligent assistive technology (195 citations), brought critical stakeholder perspectives to the forefront of a rapidly evolving field. Wangmo has since deepened this inquiry by interrogating technology acceptance models, exploring privacy tensions in smart home health monitoring, and critically evaluating attitudes toward social robots like Paro in elder care settings. A recurring theme across her scholarship is social dignity — a normative framework she advances as a yardstick for ethically governing robotic assistance. Her research consistently foregrounds the voices of older persons, family caregivers, and professionals, ensuring that theoretical frameworks remain grounded in lived experience. Through over 300 cumulative citations, Wangmo's contributions are shaping how researchers, policymakers, and practitioners navigate the profound human questions raised by technology-mediated care.
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- 6Socially assistive robots and meaningful work: the case of aged care4 citations · 2025
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