Jaakko Porokuokka
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Jaakko Porokuokka is a researcher focused on the intersection of technology, care work, and education, with a particular emphasis on the human dimensions of robotics adoption. His primary research areas include care robotics, welfare technology, and the future of work in social and healthcare services. Porokuokka’s major contribution lies in exploring how care workers’ attitudes toward robots can be shaped through project-based interventions, as demonstrated in his most-cited work, “Impacts of a Care Robotics Project on Finnish Home Care Workers’ Attitudes towards Robots” (2020, 12 citations). This study addresses a critical gap in implementation science, showing that hands-on exposure and participatory activities can ease the transition to robotic assistance in elderly care. He also investigates the role of higher education in preparing students for a technology-driven workforce, as seen in his work on master’s level students and the future of welfare services. By bridging the gap between technological innovation and human readiness, Porokuokka’s research provides actionable insights for policymakers, educators, and care organizations navigating the digital transformation of welfare services.
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