Ruth Mizoguchi

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Ruth Mizoguchi is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction and mental health technology, with a particular focus on therapeutic applications of social robots. Her most cited work, "PARO as a Biofeedback Medical Device for Mental Health in the COVID-19 Era" (2021, 28 citations), explores how the PARO therapeutic robot—a seal-shaped robotic companion—can serve as a biofeedback tool to mitigate pandemic-induced stress and isolation. This study demonstrated that PARO’s responsive behaviors and tactile feedback reduce anxiety and improve emotional regulation, offering a scalable, non-pharmacological intervention for mental health crises. Mizoguchi’s contributions bridge robotics, psychology, and biomedical engineering, showing how robotic biofeedback can complement traditional care in high-stress environments like hospitals and nursing homes. Her work has been pivotal in advancing socially assistive robotics, particularly during global health emergencies. By integrating real-time physiological monitoring with empathetic robotic interaction, she has opened new pathways for accessible mental health support. Mizoguchi’s research continues to influence the design of adaptive, user-centered robotic systems, making her a key figure in the intersection of technology and well-being.