Suneet Sharma

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Suneet Sharma is a researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and assistive technology, with a primary focus on designing robotic systems that enhance the quality of life for older adults. His most cited work, "Evaluating older adults' interaction with a mobile assistive robot" (2017, 24 citations), represents a landmark study in deploying autonomous mobile robots within low-income Supportive Apartment Living facilities. This paper stands out for its rigorous, user-centered methodology: Sharma and his team conducted focus groups with clinicians, caregivers, and older adults to derive design guidelines for both hardware and software, then validated these through two real-world deployments. The findings offer critical insights into how older adults perceive, trust, and physically interact with assistive robots in their daily environments. Sharma's contributions are notable for bridging the gap between technical robotics development and gerontological needs, producing actionable design principles that prioritize accessibility, safety, and dignity. His work has helped shape the conversation around aging-in-place technologies, demonstrating that effective assistive robots must be co-designed with their end users. Through this research, Sharma has established himself as a key voice in creating socially aware robotic systems that empower vulnerable populations.