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Andre Cleaver is a leading researcher at the intersection of Augmented Reality (AR) and Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), dedicated to making robots more transparent, trustworthy, and collaborative partners. His work centers on creating "shared realities" where humans can intuitively perceive a robot’s intentions, future actions, and internal state. Cleaver’s major contributions include the development of the SENSAR framework, which overlays a robot’s knowledge and planned behaviors directly into a user’s field of view, and the TRAinAR tool, which uses AR to bridge the "sim-to-real" gap in reinforcement learning by allowing users to tailor virtual training environments. His most influential work, "Creating a Shared Reality with Robots" (30 citations), established the foundational system design for AR-enhanced ROS-powered robots, while "Dynamic Path Visualization for Human-Robot Collaboration" (23 citations) demonstrated how visualizing future robot trajectories can prevent collisions and improve safety. Notably, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cleaver pioneered the HAVEN virtual environment to enable remote HRI studies, ensuring continued progress in the field. With a growing citation record and a focus on practical, user-centered tools, Cleaver is shaping a future where robots are not just tools, but transparent teammates.