Haruka Kurokawa
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Dr. Haruka Kurokawa is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, with a specific focus on robot-assisted therapy for dementia care. Her work centers on the therapeutic use of the seal robot PARO, investigating how these interactions can improve mental health and quality of life for the elderly. Her most cited paper, "Method to Record and Analyze the Operation of Seal Robot in Elderly Care" (2021, 4 citations), introduces a systematic framework for documenting and evaluating how caregivers, or “handlers,” facilitate PARO sessions. This contribution is critical for standardizing best practices in robot therapy and ensuring consistent, effective care across facilities. By bridging robotics, psychology, and geriatric nursing, Kurokawa’s research provides actionable insights for healthcare professionals and lays the groundwork for evidence-based deployment of social robots in aging populations. Her work is particularly notable for addressing the real-world challenges of integrating technology into human-centered care environments.
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- 1Method to Record and Analyze the Operation of Seal Robot in Elderly Care4 citations · 2021