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About
Henk Herman Nap is a prominent researcher specializing in socially assistive robotics, human-computer interaction, and technology-supported care for older adults. His work sits at the intersection of gerontechnology, responsible innovation, and intelligent home environments, with a sustained focus on enabling older people to live independently at home for longer. Nap has made significant contributions through his involvement in landmark projects, including GUARDIAN, MOBISERV, and CompanionAble, which explore how sensor-integrated social robots can support daily living activities, nutrition, safety, and caregiver assistance. His research spans both technical development and real-world deployment, with notable attention to usability, personalization, and user experience — recognizing that low adoption rates of assistive robots remain a critical challenge to address. Beyond engineering solutions, Nap has championed responsible innovation in R&D practices, advocating for more anticipatory, inclusive, and reflective approaches to technology development. His work on mitigating loneliness through emotional care robots highlights the social dimensions of his research agenda. With his most-cited paper attracting 32 citations and a growing body of work accumulating over 100 citations collectively, Nap's contributions have meaningfully shaped how researchers and practitioners approach the design of assistive technologies for aging populations across Europe and beyond.
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- 9A social robot to support integrated person centered care4 citations · 2018
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