Ray Jones
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About
Ray Jones is a prominent researcher specializing in assistive robotics, human-robot interaction, and the application of socially assistive technologies in health and social care, particularly for older adults and people with dementia. Based at Plymouth University in South West England, Jones has made significant contributions to understanding how companion robots like Paro can improve wellbeing by reducing agitation and depression among elderly care home residents. His most influential work emphasizes user-centred design, demonstrating through focus groups and observational studies that the preferences of older people and roboticists frequently diverge — a finding that has shaped best practices in the field, earning 138 citations. His involvement in the multinational Robot-Era project, exploring multi-robot services for elderly users, has garnered over 109 citations, reflecting the broad international relevance of his research. Jones has also tackled practical implementation challenges, including infection control concerns around companion robots, barriers to healthcare robotics markets, and the feasibility of affordable robot pets during the COVID-19 pandemic. His large-scale stakeholder analyses and randomized controlled trials bring rigorous evidence to a field often dominated by small-scale studies. With over 500 cumulative citations, Jones's work meaningfully bridges engineering, gerontology, and ethical design thinking.
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