Wan-Ling Cheng
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Wan-Ling Cheng is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-robot interaction, gerontechnology, and mental health. Her research explores how socially assistive robots (SARs) can be used as therapeutic tools to combat loneliness and social isolation among older adults, particularly those living with clinical depression in community settings. Her most cited paper, "Companionship with a robot? Therapists’ perspectives on socially assistive robots as therapeutic interventions in community mental health for older adults" (2017, 12 citations), provides critical insights into how recreational therapists view the potential of SARs as a treatment modality. This work is notable for bridging the gap between technological innovation and clinical practice, highlighting both the promise and the practical challenges of integrating robots into mental health care. By centering the voices of therapists, Cheng’s research offers a grounded, human-centered perspective on how technology can address deep-seated social needs. Her contributions are especially relevant as societies grapple with aging populations and rising rates of loneliness, making her work both timely and impactful for researchers and practitioners in human-computer interaction, gerontology, and mental health.
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