Hannah Bradwell
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About
Hannah Bradwell is a pioneering researcher in the field of socially assistive robotics, with a particular focus on the design, ethics, and real-world implementation of companion robots for older adults and people with dementia. Her work has fundamentally advanced understanding of how user-centred design principles should shape robotic companions in health and social care settings, demonstrating through rigorous observational studies and focus groups that the preferences of older people and roboticists often diverge significantly — a finding that has garnered over 138 citations in her most-celebrated paper. Bradwell has championed the involvement of care home residents, staff, and families in co-designing robot pets, producing actionable design recommendations now widely referenced across the field. Her landmark randomised controlled trial examining affordable robot pets during the COVID-19 pandemic further cemented her reputation for translating research into practical, scalable interventions. Beyond efficacy, she has tackled often-overlooked dimensions of robot deployment, including infection control protocols and the ethical implications of robot use, earning her work substantial cross-disciplinary recognition. With over 400 cumulative citations, Bradwell's scholarship is indispensable for anyone exploring the intersection of assistive technology, ageing, and human-centred design.
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