Gert Jan Gelderblom
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, HumanTotalCare (Netherlands), KU Leuven
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About
Gert Jan Gelderblom is a leading researcher in assistive and socially assistive robotics, with a particular focus on improving quality of life for elderly populations and children with disabilities. Based at a prominent Dutch research institution, his work sits at the intersection of healthcare technology, human-robot interaction, and inclusive design. Gelderblom's most influential contribution — a 2010 systematic review of socially assistive robots in elderly care — has garnered an impressive 577 citations, establishing him as a foundational voice in the field. His subsequent research systematically catalogued the landscape of elder-care robots, examining which daily living activities they support and how effectively they address real-world needs. His rigorous multicenter evaluation of the therapeutic robot Paro in psychogeriatric care (147 citations) provided critical clinical evidence for robot-assisted dementia interventions. Beyond elderly care, Gelderblom has made meaningful contributions to robot-assisted play for children with cognitive and physical disabilities, notably through the IROMEC and ACCOMPANY European projects. His early roadmap study for the European Commission helped shape continental policy on healthcare robotics. Across more than a decade of research, his work has consistently translated technological innovation into practical, human-centered solutions for vulnerable populations.
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