Presenter

Samuel works as a robotics researcher for human-robot interaction projects in the Human Factors and Aging Laboratory and as a research fellow in the McKechnie Family LIFE Home at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research and development efforts focus on using robotics, smart home devices, and various other forms of technology to support independent living, healthcare needs, social interaction, successful aging, and everyday activities. His research interests are: Socially assistive robotics, Interaction design, Health and Aging, Human Factors.