Vanessa Duong
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Vanessa Duong is a leading voice in the ethics of aging and technology, whose work critically examines the social implications of deploying smart home health technologies and social robots in elder care. Her research navigates the complex intersection of gerontology, privacy, and human-robot interaction, asking not just if these technologies work, but for whom and at what cost. In her highly cited 2024 study, “Monitored and Cared for at Home?,” Duong exposes the profound privacy concerns embedded in sensor and robotic caregiving systems, arguing that the push for technological solutions often overlooks the dignity and autonomy of older persons. Her equally impactful work, “No playing around with robots?,” dissects ambivalent and prejudicial attitudes toward the therapeutic robot Paro, challenging stigmatizing views of its users. With over 39 citations in a single year, Duong’s scholarship is rapidly shaping policy debates on responsible innovation. She is a vital critical voice for students and researchers seeking to understand how we can care for an aging population without sacrificing the very humanity we seek to protect.
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