Wei Tsang Ooi
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About
Wei Tsang Ooi is a researcher whose work spans the intersection of assistive robotics, human-robot interaction, and ethical dimensions of care technology. With a focus on vulnerable populations, Ooi has made meaningful contributions to understanding how robots can support individuals with visual impairments and cognitive decline, particularly those living with dementia. Among Ooi's most notable contributions is a systematic literature review examining human-robot interaction specifically for blind and low vision people, a critically underexplored area that has already garnered citation attention within a short period of publication. Equally compelling is Ooi's investigation into the ethics of deception in dementia-care robotics — a nuanced and provocative inquiry into whether assistive robots should tell "white lies" to minimize emotional distress in dementia patients. This work directly addresses the growing global challenge of ageing populations and the increasing demand for professional caregiving solutions. Ooi's research is distinguished by its commitment to real-world applicability and ethical rigor, bridging technical robotics design with humanistic concerns around dignity and care. Though still building a citation record, the timeliness and societal relevance of this scholarship position Ooi as an emerging voice in assistive technology and robot ethics research.
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