Yaqi Huang

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Yaqi Huang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and gerontechnology, with a primary focus on the design, acceptability, and real-world utility of social robots for aging-in-place. Her work addresses a critical societal challenge: how to integrate robotic assistance into home care for community-dwelling older adults. Huang’s most cited study, “A Social Robot in Home Care: Acceptability and Utility Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults” (2025, 4 citations), provides a foundational framework for evaluating social robot adoption across seven key domains, including affective attitude, burden, and perceived effectiveness. This work is notable for its holistic, user-centered approach, moving beyond technical feasibility to examine the nuanced emotional and practical factors that determine whether older adults will embrace robotic caregivers. By systematically mapping acceptability, Huang has laid essential groundwork for future interventions aimed at supporting independence and quality of life. Her research is increasingly influential as societies worldwide seek scalable, compassionate solutions for elder care. With a growing citation record and a clear focus on translational impact, Huang is establishing herself as a key voice in the ethical and effective deployment of socially assistive robotics.