Wenjing Tu

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Dr. Wenjing Tu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of healthcare, ethics, and robotics, with a primary focus on the human and ethical dimensions of robotic health education. Her work critically examines how emerging technologies can be responsibly integrated into nursing practice, particularly in contexts of global nurse shortages. Dr. Tu’s major contributions include groundbreaking qualitative studies that foreground the perspectives of frontline nurses and the ethical risks inherent in deploying robots for patient education. Her most-cited paper, “Ethical risks in robot health education: A qualitative study” (2024, 9 citations), applies the European Union’s “Responsible Research and Innovation” framework to uncover hidden ethical challenges, establishing a vital foundation for future policy and design. Her subsequent work, “Chinese Nurses’ Perspectives on Robotic Health Education” (2025, 2 citations), provides rare, empirical insight into the attitudes of Chinese nurses, filling a critical gap in the literature. By centering the voices of practitioners and emphasizing ethical foresight, Dr. Tu’s research is shaping how healthcare robotics are developed and implemented, ensuring they serve both clinical efficiency and human dignity. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in the socio-ethical implications of AI in healthcare.