Yuanhong Ma
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Yuanhong Ma is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction and gerontechnology, with a focus on the acceptance and design of home healthcare robots for aging populations. Her most-cited work, "Can a Robot Care for Me? Exploring Chinese Older Adults’ Preferences and A Priori Acceptance of Home Healthcare Robots Through the Senior Technology Acceptance Model" (2025), has already garnered 2 citations—a promising start that underscores the timeliness and relevance of her research. Ma’s major contribution lies in adapting the Senior Technology Acceptance Model to culturally specific contexts, revealing how older adults in China perceive robotic caregiving, including their preferences for functionality, trust, and emotional connection. Her work bridges critical gaps in understanding the intersection of technology adoption, aging, and cultural values, offering actionable insights for designing robots that are not only functional but also socially and emotionally acceptable. By centering the voices of older adults, Ma challenges technocentric assumptions and advocates for inclusive, user-driven innovation. Her research is essential reading for scholars in human-robot interaction, gerontology, and health technology, and her findings are poised to shape future policies and designs for aging-in-place solutions globally.
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