Katharina Linden

TH Köln - University of Applied Sciences

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Katharina Linden investigates the intersection of human-robot interaction and gerontechnology, focusing on how social robots and connected health systems can support aging populations. Her major contribution lies in developing and evaluating user-centered assistive technologies that integrate both subjective well-being and objective health data to enhance older adults’ independence. In her most-cited work (2023, 12 citations), she explores the influencing factors on user experience in robot-assisted health monitoring, demonstrating how combining personal health metrics with user feedback can create more adaptive and trusted care systems. Linden also leads participatory design initiatives, exemplified by the GeneRobot project (2022, 5 citations), which brings together younger and older generations to co-develop social robots for assisted living. This intergenerational approach not only improves technology acceptance but also fosters social connection. Her research has direct implications for aging-in-place strategies, and she is recognized for bridging engineering, health informatics, and social science to create ethical, practical solutions for an aging society.