Long-Jing Hsu is a Human-Computer Interaction researcher whose work explores how social robots can support older adults living with dementia in maintaining resilience and quality of life.
She believes that aging is a stage of life to be celebrated, offering the chance to continue meaningful engagement with the world. However, many older adults living with dementia face barriers, including cognitive limitations, the stigma associated with dementia, and societal stereotypes that can restrict their sense of agency and well-being.
To address these challenges, Long-Jing aims to design interactive robots that engage older adults in supportive and respectful ways. Her research uses human-centered methods, such as co-design workshops and focus groups, to deeply understand the lived experiences of people with dementia. She then integrates insights from these interactions into the development of intelligent robotic systems, using natural language processing (NLP) to help robots adapt to users’ changing emotional and cognitive needs over time.
Long-Jing aims to create functional and empowering robots supporting active and meaningful aging by studying how people express and rebuild resilience through interacting with robots. Her work bridges social science, AI, and design, contributing to a more active aging experience.