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About
DanaKai Bradford is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, assistive technology, and cognitive health. Her work primarily focuses on developing and evaluating socially-assistive robots and conversational agents to support vulnerable populations, including children on the autism spectrum and older adults experiencing cognitive decline. Bradford’s major contributions include demonstrating how human-robot interaction can improve verbal communication skills in students with autism or intellectual disability—a study that has garnered 37 citations and remains foundational in the field. She also led pioneering work on a smartphone-based chatbot, Harlie, designed to engage older community members with dementia, highlighting the potential of accessible digital tools for maintaining communication confidence. More recently, Bradford has explored the use of mobile apps to assess sleep-dependent memory in older adults with cognitive impairment, addressing critical methodological challenges. Her research is notable for bridging technological innovation with real-world implementation, as seen in her pilot trials of mobile platforms to remove barriers to robot adoption in schools. With a growing citation record and a focus on inclusive, practical solutions, Bradford is shaping how technology can support learning, communication, and cognitive health across the lifespan.
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