Myriam Lesage
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Dr. Myriam Lesage is a leading researcher at the intersection of social robotics and geriatric mental health. Her work focuses on developing and evaluating humanoid robot interventions to combat the epidemic of loneliness in long-term care facilities—a condition affecting up to 42% of residents and linked to severe health decline. Her most cited study, a pilot randomized controlled trial protocol (2022, 11 citations), investigates whether humanoid robots can effectively reduce social isolation, particularly under pandemic-era restrictions that exacerbate barriers to human contact. Dr. Lesage’s contributions are pioneering: she bridges engineering and clinical psychology to design robotic companions that facilitate meaningful interaction without replacing human care. Her research has been instrumental in shifting the narrative from robots as mere novelties to evidence-based tools for psychosocial support. With growing citation impact, Dr. Lesage is shaping best practices for technology-assisted elder care, and her work is increasingly cited in public health guidelines for aging populations. She is a sought-after speaker on ethical AI in healthcare and continues to advocate for scalable, compassionate technological solutions to one of modern society’s most pressing emotional health crises.
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