Mandeep Mangat
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Dr. Mandeep Mangat is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-animal interaction, design research, and social robotics. Her work critically examines how non-human stakeholders—particularly companion animals—engage with technologies designed primarily for people. In her most cited study, "Exploring the Reactions of Companion Animals as Unintended Users of Social Robots" (2019), Dr. Mangat conducted an informal design research exploration observing two cats’ reactions to a small social robot in their home. This work challenges anthropocentric design paradigms by revealing how domestic animals become unintended but active users of technology, opening new questions about animal-centered design and ethical considerations in robotics. Though early in her career, her contributions have already sparked important conversations about inclusive design that accounts for all household members. Dr. Mangat’s research is foundational for scholars interested in multispecies interaction, animal-computer interaction, and the unintended consequences of ubiquitous computing. Her work invites designers and researchers to reconsider who technology is truly for—and who it affects.
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