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A.-S. Rigaud is a prominent researcher at the intersection of gerontology, assistive technology, and neurodegenerative disease care, with a career dedicated to improving quality of life for older adults living with dementia and cognitive impairment. Rigaud's most influential work centers on the development and clinical application of social assistive robots, most notably through the ROBADOM project (2013, 46 citations), which pioneered frameworks for designing robots tailored to the needs of aging populations. Building on this foundation, Rigaud has explored how social robots can serve as effective nonpharmacological interventions for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders — a particularly meaningful contribution given international recommendations prioritizing such approaches over pharmaceutical treatments. A landmark 2018 study (45 citations) demonstrated the differential efficacy of brief robot-based interventions across distinct neuropsychiatric profiles, advancing personalized care strategies for managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Rigaud has also contributed to evaluating graphical user interface design for assistive robots, ensuring accessibility for cognitively impaired users. Together, this body of work reflects a deeply human-centered approach to technology development, positioning Rigaud as a leading voice in applying robotics to compassionate, evidence-based elder care.