Papers
15
Total Citations
694
H-Index
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About
Paul Panek is a leading researcher in socially assistive robotics and ambient assisted living (AAL), with a career dedicated to developing robotic systems that enable older adults to live independently and safely in their own homes. His most significant contribution is the Hobbit robot, a care robot designed to support independent living. Panek’s work on the Hobbit project has yielded over 350 citations for its foundational prototype paper, which detailed the first successful field trials and lessons learned. He has further advanced the field through comprehensive studies on fall detection and prevention, achieving 62 citations for real-world validation, and through field trials with 16 private households that demonstrated the robot’s usability and perceived safety (82 citations). Panek also explores multimodal user interfaces, comparing interaction techniques across AAL projects, and investigates the role of robot personality in user acceptance. His research has been instrumental in bridging the gap between robotic technology and practical, user-centered solutions for aging populations. With over 600 total citations across his top works, Panek’s impact is evident in the widespread adoption of his design principles and the ongoing influence of the Hobbit platform on subsequent assistive robotics research.
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- 6User Acceptance of a Mobile LED Projector on a Socially Assistive Robot17 citations · 2012
- 7A Social Assistive Robot in an Intelligent Environment14 citations · 2013
- 8Towards a Multi-modal User Interface for an Affordable Assistive Robot7 citations · 2014
- 9Sollten Assistenzroboter eine „Persönlichkeit“ haben?6 citations · 2016
- 10Challenges in Adopting Speech Control for Assistive Robots6 citations · 2014