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Linda R. Elliott is a human factors researcher specializing in human-robot interaction (HRI), soldier performance, and advanced interface design, with a particular focus on military applications. Working primarily within the defense research community, Elliott has made significant contributions to understanding how soldiers interact with robotic and autonomous systems in complex operational environments. Her most influential work, a 2010 review of workload in human-robot interaction (122 citations), established foundational insights into how cognitive and physical demands shape performance during robot teleoperation. This landmark paper, complemented by a related 2009 review applying multiple resource theory to workload manipulations, helped define the empirical landscape for HRI research. Elliott has also advanced understanding of multimodal interfaces, demonstrating how tactile and audio cues can reduce visual overload and improve soldier navigation and decision-making in high-stakes scenarios. Her research extends into telepresence robotics, gesture-based robot control, automation reliability, and the emerging frontier of squad-level human-robot teaming with intelligent autonomous systems. Collectively, her work addresses critical questions about how technology design affects operator effectiveness, safety, and situational awareness. With publications spanning over a decade and citations reaching into the hundreds, Elliott's research has meaningfully shaped best practices for integrating robotic systems into military operations.