Marco A. Palomino
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84
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About
Marco A. Palomino is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, gerontechnology, and socially assistive robotics, with a focused mission to support ageing-in-place for older adults. His work critically examines how artificial intelligence and robotic systems can be trusted and effectively integrated into the lives of seniors, including those with mild cognitive impairments and dementia. Palomino’s major contributions include pioneering pilot studies on perceived trust in social robots, such as his highly cited 2022 work (43 citations) demonstrating that older adults often find robots "friendly but faulty." He has also explored the real-world applicability of robots like Stevie in day centers for dementia care, assessing staff perceptions and user acceptance. His research is notable for developing rigorous experimental protocols for human-robot interaction studies with cognitively impaired seniors, addressing a critical gap in reproducible research. With over 80 combined citations, Palomino’s work is shaping how we design trustworthy, intelligent robotic companions that can preserve autonomy, social ties, and well-being in aging populations.
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- 2I am Robot, Your Health Adviser for Older Adults: Do You Trust My Advice?26 citations · 2023
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