Papers
106
Total Citations
2,361
H-Index
27
About
Julie A. Adams is a prominent researcher whose work sits at the intersection of multi-robot systems, human-robot interaction, and autonomous teaming. Best known for her foundational contributions to coalition formation in robotics, her 2006 paper "Multi-robot Coalition Formation" (275 citations) remains a landmark reference, systematically bridging coalition algorithms from software agent theory to real-world robotic applications — a thread she continued in subsequent work through 2010. Her research extends meaningfully into human-robot teaming, exploring how shared mental models can enhance collaboration between human and robotic agents, and how interface design grounded in human factors principles can make robotic systems safer and more effective. Adams has also applied these frameworks to high-stakes domains, including wilderness search and rescue using mini-UAVs and CBRNE incident response, demonstrating a consistent drive to translate theory into practical, life-saving technology. Her early 2002 work on cooperative material handling and human-robotic interfaces foreshadowed her career-long interest in seamless human-agent collaboration. With a body of work accumulating nearly 1,000 citations across diverse application areas, Adams has shaped how researchers and practitioners think about autonomous teams operating alongside humans in complex, dynamic environments.
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Top Papers
- 1Multi-robot coalition formation275 citations · 2006
- 2Coalition formation for task allocation: theory and algorithms105 citations · 2010
- 3Coalition Formation: From Software Agents to Robots88 citations · 2007
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- 7Critical Considerations for Human-Robot Interface Development69 citations · 2002
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