Katja Richter
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Katja Richter is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a primary focus on developing robotic companions for aging populations. Her work centers on assistive robotics, specifically designing autonomous systems that support older adults in maintaining independent living through domestic health assistance. Richter’s most influential contribution is her landmark 2015 study on the SERROGA project, which implemented and evaluated a robot companion in real-world private apartments. This work, cited 116 times, demonstrated how robots could help older users stay physically and mentally fit, while also revealing critical challenges in user acceptance and interface design. Her follow-up case study, “Robotic Companions for Older People: A Case Study in the Wild” (16 citations), further explored how these systems must adapt to the highly heterogeneous needs and capabilities of elderly users, who often struggle with unfamiliar technology. Richter’s research is notable for its rigorous in-the-wild methodology, moving beyond lab settings to test robots under everyday conditions. Her findings have shaped the design of more intuitive, user-centered assistive robots, directly influencing how engineers approach accessibility and long-term adoption in gerontechnology.
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- 2Robotic Companions for Older People: A Case Study in the Wild16 citations · 2015