Anne Collins McLaughlin
Papers
4
Total Citations
14
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2
About
Anne Collins McLaughlin is a leading researcher in human factors psychology, with a focus on how people interact with emerging technologies, including robotics and autonomous systems. Her work critically examines the intersection of human cognition, trust, and communication within team environments, particularly in high-stakes military and civilian contexts. A key contribution is her investigation into how operator trust influences the dynamics of human-robot interaction within teams, revealing that effective collaboration with advanced machinery depends not only on technical capability but on the social and cognitive relationships between human operators and their robotic counterparts. McLaughlin has also explored generational differences in technology adoption, challenging simplistic notions of "digital natives" by studying how cadets and civilian undergraduates evaluate and experience new tools. Her research on "convergence platforms" and the emergence of a "cognitive society" further underscores her commitment to understanding how human-scale technologies can enhance quality of life. With foundational papers that have shaped discussions on trust and team cognition, McLaughlin’s work is essential for students and researchers designing intuitive, human-centered autonomous systems.
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- 3Convergence Platforms: Human-Scale Convergence and the Quality of Life2 citations · 2013
- 4The Influence of Operator Trust on Human-Robot Interaction Within Teams1 citations · 2024