Kate Halliwell
Papers
1
Total Citations
9
H-Index
1
About
Dr. Kate Halliwell is a leading voice in human-robot interaction and inclusive design, whose work fundamentally challenges how the robotics community engages with disabled communities. Her research centers on developing and advocating for upstream co-creation methodologies—approaches that integrate disabled people’s lived expertise not merely as end-users, but as essential partners in shaping the very goals and trajectories of assistive and social care robotics. Her most cited paper, “Improving Inclusivity in Robotics Design: An Exploration of Methods for Upstream Co-Creation” (2022, 9 citations), provides a critical framework for avoiding the loss of valuable generalized expertise that occurs when disabled stakeholders are only consulted late in the design process. This work has already influenced how researchers conceptualize participatory design in robotics, establishing Halliwell as a key figure in the push for more equitable and socially responsible technology development. By foregrounding the voices and experiences of marginalized groups, she is helping to ensure that the robots of tomorrow are not only functional but truly inclusive.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1