Minke ter Stal
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About
Minke ter Stal is a researcher dedicated to improving the quality of life for older adults through the thoughtful design and deployment of socially assistive robots (SARs). Her work sits at the intersection of human-computer interaction, gerontechnology, and responsible innovation. In her highly cited field study (2025, 9 citations), ter Stal directly addresses the persistent challenge of low acceptance rates for SARs by exploring real-world user experiences. Her key contribution reveals a critical gap: older adults desire more interactivity and personalisation from these technologies, moving beyond static, one-size-fits-all designs. Complementing this user-centered insight, ter Stal’s work on embedding responsible innovation into R&D practices (2024, 5 citations) provides a practical framework for making SAR development more anticipatory, inclusive, and reflective. By bridging empirical user needs with ethical development processes, ter Stal is shaping a future where assistive robots are not only technologically advanced but also genuinely responsive to the individuals they are meant to serve, paving the way for more meaningful and accepted human-robot interaction.
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