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About
Sandra Bedaf is a prominent researcher specializing in assistive robotics, aging, and human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on developing technological solutions that support the independent living of elderly people. Her work sits at the intersection of gerontology, rehabilitation science, and robotics, addressing one of the most pressing challenges facing aging societies worldwide. Bedaf's most influential contribution, a 2014 systematic review of robots supporting elderly independence (162 citations), established a comprehensive framework for categorizing assistive robotic systems and remains a foundational reference in the field. Building on this, she has conducted rigorous multi-perspective and cross-national research to understand what older adults, informal caregivers, and professional care providers actually want from service robots — work that has garnered over 100 citations and shaped human-centered design approaches across Europe. Her involvement in the EU-funded ACCOMPANY project further demonstrated her leadership in pan-European research initiatives aimed at developing ethically sound, socially acceptable robotic companions. Notably, she has also tackled nuanced ethical questions, such as whether robots should be permitted to disobey user commands, reflecting a sophisticated understanding of autonomy and dignity in care contexts. With over 590 cumulative citations, Bedaf's scholarship continues to meaningfully guide both researchers and practitioners developing the next generation of care technologies.
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