Aarti Malhotra
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About
Aarti Malhotra is a leading voice in human-robot interaction, with a focused mission to make socially assistive robots emotionally intelligent companions for vulnerable populations. Her research centers on the design and deployment of these robots for older adults and persons living with dementia, aiming to support cognitive health, independence, and aging in place. Malhotra’s major contribution lies in championing an "emotionally aligned" approach—moving beyond mere task assistance to create robots that genuinely resonate with users' emotional and social needs. Her most cited work, "User perspectives on emotionally aligned social robots for older adults and persons living with dementia" (2022, 30 citations), establishes this framework by directly gathering insights from end-users and care partners. A subsequent paper (2022, 5 citations) deepens this inquiry, specifically capturing the perspectives of persons with dementia and their caregivers. By centering the voices of those often excluded from tech design, Malhotra’s work is shaping a more empathetic, person-centered future for assistive robotics, ensuring these technologies are not just advanced, but truly supportive.
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