Nicholas Faulkes
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Nicholas Faulkes is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focus on the deployment of socially assistive robots in care settings for older adults. His work bridges artificial intelligence, cultural competence, and gerontechnology. Faulkes was the principal investigator of the landmark CARESSES project, culminating in a 2021 randomised controlled trial (101 citations) that demonstrated how culturally competent AI embedded in social robots can positively impact older adult wellbeing in care homes. This study is among the first to rigorously test culturally adaptive robotic behaviour in real-world care environments. He also conducted qualitative research (28 citations) exploring care home workers’ views and training needs regarding humanoid robots, identifying critical barriers and facilitators to technology adoption. Faulkes’ contributions are notable for their interdisciplinary approach, combining engineering, ethics, and social science to ensure robotic assistants are both effective and acceptable. His work has shaped international guidelines on robot design for ageing populations, and he is recognised for advancing evidence-based, human-centred robotics in healthcare.
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