Kristi Davis
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Kristi Davis is a leading researcher in human-autonomy teaming and military robotics, with a focus on trust dynamics in human-machine collaboration. Her work centers on evaluating how soldiers interact with autonomous systems in high-stakes environments, particularly through live-fire operational experiments. Davis’s most notable contribution is her 2022 study, “Evaluation of Human-Autonomy Team Trust for Weaponized Robotic Combat Vehicles,” which details Phase I of the Soldier Operational Experiment at Fort Carson, Colorado. This research assessed the collaborative capabilities of manned and unmanned weaponized vehicle teams during live gunnery operations and situational training exercises, providing critical insights into trust calibration between human operators and autonomous systems. While her citation count is still emerging—with 2 citations for this key paper—her work represents foundational empirical research in a rapidly evolving defense technology field. Davis’s findings directly inform the design of future combat systems, addressing the psychological and operational challenges of integrating autonomous vehicles into military teams. Her research is essential reading for scholars and practitioners working at the intersection of robotics, human factors, and defense.
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