Jung A Kim

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Dr. Jung A Kim is a leading scholar in gerontological technology, with a primary focus on the integration of care robots into community-based aging support systems. Her work critically examines how socially assistive robots can enhance the independence, safety, and social connection of community-dwelling older adults. Through her landmark integrative review, Dr. Kim synthesized fragmented research across disciplines to map the current landscape of care robot applications, identifying key gaps in user-centered design, ethical deployment, and long-term effectiveness. This foundational paper, already garnering early citations, has shaped subsequent research agendas in human-robot interaction for aging populations. Her contributions extend beyond analysis, offering actionable directions for technology developers and healthcare policymakers. By bridging nursing science with robotics engineering, Dr. Kim’s scholarship directly addresses the pressing global challenge of aging-in-place. Her work is essential reading for researchers and students exploring the intersection of gerontology, assistive technology, and ethical innovation, positioning her as a pivotal voice in the responsible advancement of care robotics for older adults.