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About
David Hewson is a leading researcher at the intersection of socially assistive robotics, artificial intelligence, and gerontechnology, whose work focuses on enhancing the quality of life for older adults. His primary research areas include culturally competent human-robot interaction, independent living technologies, and the design of robotic companions for ageing populations. Hewson’s most significant contribution is his leadership in the CARESSES project, culminating in a landmark randomised controlled trial (101 citations) that demonstrated how culturally competent AI embedded into social robots can improve wellbeing in older adult care homes. He also led foundational work identifying activities that threaten independent living, providing a crucial evidence base for meaningful service robot functionality (56 citations). As a key figure in the ACCOMPANY project, Hewson advanced multidimensional approaches to human-system interactions for ageing years, addressing technical, ethical, and social dimensions of robotic companionship. His research has shaped international discourse on how assistive technologies can support dignified ageing, with his publications collectively cited over 300 times. Hewson’s work stands out for its rigorous experimental design and its commitment to embedding cultural sensitivity into AI systems—a pioneering achievement in socially assistive robotics.
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