Anne-Katrin Haubold

HTW Berlin - University of Applied Sciences

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Anne-Katrin Haubold is a researcher at the forefront of human-robot interaction in healthcare, with a focused expertise in geriatric care and human resources management. Her work critically examines the integration of service robotics into inpatient geriatric settings, addressing the pressing challenges of an aging population and workforce shortages. Her most-cited paper, "Introducing service robotics in inpatient geriatric care—a qualitative systematic review from a human resources perspective" (2020, 13 citations), provides a seminal analysis of nursing home staff perspectives on robotic devices. This review is notable for shifting the conversation from technological capability to human-centered implementation, highlighting the nuanced attitudes, fears, and hopes of care workers. Haubold’s research is distinguished by its qualitative rigor and practical relevance, offering evidence-based insights for policymakers and healthcare administrators. By bridging robotics, organizational psychology, and gerontology, she is shaping how we understand the future of care work—where technology supports, rather than replaces, human compassion. Her contributions are essential reading for students and researchers exploring the socio-technical dynamics of healthcare innovation.