Erin Hahn

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

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Erin Hahn is a leading voice in the ethics and design of autonomous systems, with a primary focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence, military robotics, and human-robot interaction. Her work critically examines the rapid global arms race in AI-empowered unmanned systems, offering essential frameworks for understanding their deployment on the battlefield. Her most cited paper, "Designing Robots for the Battlefield: State of the Art" (2021, 8 citations), provides a foundational analysis of current military AI technologies and their strategic implications. Equally influential is her exploration of trust in human-robot relationships (2017, 6 citations), where she dissects how concepts of interpersonal and institutional trust must evolve as robots achieve greater autonomy. By bridging technical design with pressing ethical and psychological questions, Hahn’s research is vital for engineers, policymakers, and scholars grappling with the future of warfare and human-machine collaboration. Her work stands out for its timely, interdisciplinary approach to one of the most critical challenges of our era.