Simon Jenkins

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Simon Jenkins is a leading voice in the ethical and social integration of robotics into geriatric care. His research centers on the human-robot relationship, specifically how care robots can support aging populations while respecting their autonomy and dignity. Jenkins’ most influential work, “Care, Monitoring, and Companionship: Views on Care Robots from Older People and Their Carers” (2015, 66 citations), provides a foundational, qualitative exploration of how older adults and their caregivers perceive robotic assistance—revealing nuanced preferences for companionship over surveillance. In his subsequent paper, “Robots and the Division of Healthcare Responsibilities in the Homes of Older People” (2014, 7 citations), he critically examines how these technologies reshape the allocation of care duties, challenging assumptions about efficiency versus human touch. By centering the voices of the elderly, Jenkins has advanced a more person-centered framework for robot design and policy. His work is essential reading for students and researchers in human-computer interaction, assistive technology, and bioethics, demonstrating that the future of care robotics must be built on empathy, not just engineering.