Lee Christopher
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About
Lee Christopher is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focus on assistive robotics for aging populations. Her work centers on the participatory design, development, and real-world deployment of robots that support older adults in aging in place. Christopher’s major contributions include pioneering qualitative studies that capture the lived experiences of older adults using assistive robots in their homes, such as the Bomy daily-care robot, and demonstrating the critical importance of involving end users in the design process. Her most-cited paper, “Older adults’ experiences and perceptions of living with Bomy” (67 citations), provides rare, firsthand insights into user acceptance and daily challenges. Her four-year international project on participatory design (62 citations) has set a new standard for stakeholder-driven robotics development. Christopher’s work has been instrumental in shifting the field from technology-centered to human-centered design, ensuring that assistive robots are not only functional but also trusted and embraced by the people they are meant to serve. Her research continues to shape ethical, effective, and inclusive robotics for an aging world.
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