Laura Kneale
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Laura Kneale is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction and gerontechnology, with a focus on understanding how different age groups perceive and accept robotic technologies. Her most cited work, the 2018 cross-sectional study "Comfort and Attitudes Towards Robots Among Young, Middle‐Aged, and Older Adults," has garnered 68 citations and remains a foundational reference in the field. This study, conducted in an urban area of the western United States, systematically examined social impact, comfort levels, and negative attitudes toward robots across three adult age cohorts. Kneale’s major contribution lies in revealing nuanced generational differences in robot acceptance, challenging assumptions that older adults are uniformly resistant to technology. Her findings have informed the design of more inclusive robotic systems for healthcare and domestic settings. By highlighting the importance of age-specific factors in technology adoption, Kneale’s work bridges social psychology and engineering, offering critical insights for developers and policymakers. Her research continues to shape how we think about aging, technology, and the future of human-robot coexistence.
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