Emily Latshaw
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About
Emily Latshaw is a researcher dedicated to improving quality of life for older adults through human-robot interaction. Her work focuses on user-centered design for socially assistive robots (SARs) in long-term care settings, particularly for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and apathy. Her most cited paper, “Iterative User Centered Design of Robot-Mediated Paired Activities for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)” (2022, 7 citations), demonstrates her commitment to developing engaging, socially interactive robotic activities that address the resource constraints faced by care facilities. Latshaw’s research emphasizes iterative co-design with end-users—older adults and care staff—to create meaningful, multimodal activities that combat apathy and promote social connection. Her work highlights the potential of SARs to supplement staff efforts, offering scalable interventions for cognitive and emotional well-being. By bridging engineering, gerontology, and human-centered design, Latshaw contributes to a growing field that seeks to integrate technology compassionately into aging care. Her findings are valuable for researchers and practitioners aiming to design accessible, effective robotic systems for vulnerable populations.
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