Wenlin Mao

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Total Citations

316

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About

Dr. Wenlin Mao is a leading researcher in human-computer interaction and gerontechnology, with a focus on designing technologies that empower older adults to age independently. Her most-cited work, “Technology to Support Aging in Place: Older Adults’ Perspectives” (2019, 316 citations), critically examines how Internet of Things (IoT), Ambient/Active Assisted Living (AAL) robots, and artificial intelligence (AI) can support independent living. Rather than imposing top-down design processes, Dr. Mao advocates for participatory, user-centered approaches that prioritize older adults’ lived experiences and preferences. Her research bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world needs, ensuring that innovations in smart home systems, assistive robotics, and AI-driven monitoring are both accessible and acceptable to aging populations. By centering the voices of older adults, Dr. Mao’s work has shaped how researchers and developers approach aging-in-place technologies, influencing fields from human-robot interaction to public health. Her contributions are widely cited by scholars seeking to create more inclusive, ethical, and effective solutions for an aging society.