Igor Robert Roj
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About
Igor Robert Roj is an emerging researcher at the forefront of socially assistive robotics (SARs) in healthcare, with a particular focus on deploying AI-driven robotic systems to address critical challenges in hospital environments. His work centers on developing and evaluating robotic nurses — most notably the Pepper humanoid robot — as practical tools to combat healthcare workforce shortages and meet the rising demands of an aging population. Roj's most significant contributions include pioneering living lab methodologies for testing robotic nurses in real hospital settings, and conducting rigorous randomized pilot studies to assess how SARs influence patient engagement and care quality. His integration of HL7 FHIR standards into Clinical Decision Support Systems demonstrates a strong commitment to interoperability and real-world clinical applicability. Notably, he has also examined the human side of this technological shift, exploring nurses' acceptance, ethical concerns, and the social perception of robots through qualitative and quasi-experimental research. With a growing portfolio of publications accumulating over 16 citations since 2024, Roj is rapidly establishing himself as a valuable voice in medical robotics. His interdisciplinary approach — bridging engineering, nursing science, and medical ethics — makes his research essential reading for anyone interested in the future of AI-augmented healthcare delivery.
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