Farah Z. Dadabhoy

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Farah Z. Dadabhoy is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics, biomedical engineering, and pandemic-response healthcare. Her work focuses on developing and validating mobile robotic platforms for contactless patient evaluation, a critical innovation accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Her most cited paper (2022, 66 citations) introduces a robotic system capable of monitoring vital signs without physical contact, directly addressing the need to minimize disease transmission and conserve personal protective equipment in hospital settings. This work is complemented by a key study (2021, 20 citations) assessing the acceptability and feasibility of such robotic systems, exploring both patient perceptions and the economic implications of integrating robotics into clinical workflows. By bridging technical development with real-world implementation challenges, Dadabhoy’s research has laid essential groundwork for safer, more efficient patient care during infectious disease outbreaks. Her contributions highlight a pragmatic, human-centered approach to deploying autonomous systems in high-stakes medical environments, making her a notable voice in the growing field of healthcare robotics.