Yukari Ishii

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Yukari Ishii is a leading scholar in the sociotechnical study of aging and robotics, with a particular focus on how aged care technologies are developed and implemented in Japan. Her most-cited work, "The development of aged care robots in Japan as a varied process" (2020, 18 citations), offers a nuanced analysis of the diverse pathways through which robotic solutions are designed, negotiated, and deployed in response to Japan’s rapidly aging population. Rather than treating care robots as a monolithic innovation, Ishii reveals how cultural values, policy frameworks, and local care practices shape these technologies in distinct ways. Her research bridges science and technology studies (STS), gerontology, and social policy, providing critical insights into the ethical and practical implications of automating elder care. By foregrounding the varied processes behind robot development, Ishii challenges simplistic narratives of technological determinism and highlights the importance of context in shaping care futures. Her work is essential reading for researchers and students interested in the intersection of aging, technology, and society, and it continues to influence debates on how to design inclusive, culturally responsive care systems.