Angus McFadyen
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Angus McFadyen is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of psychology, design, and human augmentation, with a particular focus on the aesthetics of prosthetic limbs and the psychological responses they evoke. His most cited paper, "The aesthetic appeal of prosthetic limbs and the Uncanny Valley" (2015, 35 citations), is a pioneering study that systematically investigates how personal characteristics influence attraction to prosthetic design. By applying the Uncanny Valley framework to prosthetics, McFadyen reveals that a device’s aesthetic appeal is not merely cosmetic—it is deeply tied to user body image and overall wellbeing. His research demonstrates that when prostheses meet users’ aesthetic needs, they can enhance psychological adjustment and quality of life, challenging the purely functional approach that has dominated the field. This work has opened a new dialogue in rehabilitation and design, showing that aesthetics are a critical component of successful prosthetic integration. McFadyen’s contributions are notable for bridging empirical psychology with applied design, offering a human-centered perspective that has implications for clinicians, engineers, and users alike.
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