Papers
4
Total Citations
48
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About
Hyeongju Ryu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of gerontology, human-robot interaction, and telemedicine. Her work centers on designing companion and telepresence robots to address critical gaps in elderly care and remote healthcare delivery. Ryu’s most influential contribution is a Rodgers’ evolutionary concept analysis of companion robots for older adults (26 citations), which provides a foundational framework for understanding how these technologies can support aging populations. She has also been instrumental in defining the functional requirements for point-of-care (POC) teleconsultation robots, demonstrating through simulation and usability studies (13 and 6 citations, respectively) that such systems must prioritize intuitive interfaces and emotional support features. Her research, conducted in South Korea, bridges the gap between user needs and robotic system development, ensuring that bedside robots are not only clinically effective but also empathetically designed. By systematically evaluating end-user requirements and conducting rigorous usability assessments, Ryu has laid essential groundwork for the next generation of healthcare robots—machines that can assist both patients and medical staff in real-time decision-making and emotional care.
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- 2Investigating the Need for Point-of-Care Robots to Support Teleconsultation13 citations · 2019
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- 4Simulation to assess user needs for the development of a bedside robot3 citations · 2017