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Discover how emerging robotic technologies are being designed to support independence and enhance quality of life for older adults. This session will introduce a human-centered framework for designing assistive and social robots, along with real-world research examples supporting individuals with diverse cognitive and physical needs.

Reception 4:30 – 5:00 PM

Lecture 5:00 – 5:50 PM

Q&A 5:50 – 6:15 PM

Poster exhibit 6:15 – 7 PM

Speaker:
Wendy Rogers, PhD
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

About the Speaker: Wendy Rogers, PhD, is Khan Professor of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.  She is a Certified Human Factors Professional (BCPE #1539).  She is Director of the McKechnie Family LIFE Home; Program Director of CHART (Collaborations in Health, Aging, Research, & Technology); and Director of the Human Factors and Aging Laboratory.  Her research focuses on advanced technology design to support autonomy of older adults, with and without disabilities.  She explores the benefits of technologies including robots, smart-home technology, digital health, wearables, and telehealth for cognitive, physical, and emotional health.