Elie Maalouly
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About
Elie Maalouly is a researcher at the forefront of human-robot interaction, with a primary focus on socially assistive robotics for aging populations. His work addresses the critical challenges of social isolation and loneliness among older adults, particularly those living alone with cognitive decline. Maalouly’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and potential of conversational robots to enhance emotional well-being and social connection in this vulnerable group, as shown in his 2025 study (6 citations) and his preliminary trial on social robots for older adults with cognitive decline (13 citations). He has also explored innovative applications of robot teleoperation to encourage prosocial behavior in older adults (8 citations), highlighting how technology can foster meaningful engagement rather than passive care. Beyond gerontechnology, Maalouly investigates the broader societal impact of dialogue, examining how conversation can influence altruism toward future generations and environmental action—a line of work that bridges robotics with behavioral science. His research is distinguished by its human-centered approach, combining rigorous feasibility studies with a deep understanding of the psychological and social needs of his participants.
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- 1Social robot for older adults with cognitive decline: a preliminary trial13 citations · 2023
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