Laura D. Strater
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About
Laura D. Strater is a cognitive systems researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human factors, automation, and team performance in complex operational environments. Best known for her contributions to understanding how humans and automated systems collaborate, Strater has made significant strides in advancing the concept of team cognition within human-automation teams. Her most influential work, "Augmenting Team Cognition in Human-Automation Teams Performing in Complex Operational Environments" (2007), has garnered 83 citations and remains a foundational reference for researchers exploring how intelligent agents and semi-autonomous robotic systems can be effectively integrated into high-stakes operations. A recurring theme across her research is situation awareness (SA) — specifically, how operators acquire, maintain, and leverage SA when controlling unmanned and robotic systems. Her investigations into robot control modes demonstrated that the way humans interact with robotic platforms meaningfully impacts both task performance and situational understanding, informing the design of more effective human-robot interfaces. With publications spanning individual operator performance to collaborative team dynamics, Strater's body of work offers critical insights for fields ranging from military operations to emergency response, making her research an essential touchstone for anyone studying the human dimensions of autonomous systems.
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