Darelle van Greunen

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Dr. Darelle van Greunen is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, and social robotics, with a particular focus on user experience and technology adoption in real-world contexts. Her work critically examines how emerging technologies—from social robots to AI systems—can be integrated into human environments without dehumanizing essential roles or compromising ethical standards. In her highly cited 2019 study on user experience for social human-robot interactions (11 citations), van Greunen addresses the critical challenge of public perception that overestimates robotic social capabilities, offering frameworks for more realistic and humane integration. More recently, her 2024 systematic literature review on AI integration in academic libraries (10 citations) provides vital insights into the often-overlooked factors—such as ethical use and cost—that determine successful user adoption. Through her research, van Greunen has made significant contributions to ensuring that technological advancement serves human needs rather than undermining them, making her work essential reading for students and researchers in human-computer interaction, AI ethics, and socially responsible technology design.