Salisu Wada Yahaya
Papers
6
Total Citations
145
H-Index
4
About
Salisu Wada Yahaya is a leading researcher at the intersection of socially assistive robotics, human-robot interaction, and ambient assisted living for older adults. His work addresses the global challenge of an ageing population by developing intelligent robotic systems that promote independent living and improve quality of life. Yahaya’s most impactful contribution is his pioneering work on robot exercise trainers for older adults, a paper that has garnered 74 citations and highlights the critical role of physical activity in preventing premature mortality. He has also made significant strides in gesture recognition, creating accelerometer-based systems that enable intuitive human-robot communication, and in anomaly detection, where his adaptive frameworks learn daily routines to identify early signs of health deterioration. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 145, his research spans from cloud-based community monitoring systems to centralized frameworks for detecting abnormalities in activities of daily living. Yahaya’s work is notable for its practical, non-invasive approach to elder care, combining low-cost sensing, machine learning, and robotic assistance to create scalable solutions that empower older adults to live safely and independently.
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Top Papers
- 1Socially Assistive Robotics: Robot Exercise Trainer for Older Adults74 citations · 2018
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- 3Accelerometer-based Hand Gesture Recognition for Human-Robot Interaction22 citations · 2019
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