Ayesha Jena
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About
Ayesha Jena is a rising researcher at the forefront of human-robot interaction (HRI), with a specific focus on the integration of mixed reality (MR) and autonomous systems. Her work primarily addresses the critical challenges of operator situational awareness (SA) in complex, remote operations. Jena’s major contribution is the development of a modular simulation environment for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operations. This framework, presented in her 2025 paper (2 citations), serves as a vital testbed for designing custom scenarios to assess and enhance operator SA, a key bottleneck in deploying autonomous drones for long-range missions. She is also a key contributor to the ongoing VAM-HRI workshop series (2024, 3 citations), which unites researchers from HRI, robotics, and mixed reality to tackle the challenges of MR-mediated human-robot interaction. While still early in her career, Jena’s work is foundational for building safer, more intuitive interfaces for next-generation autonomous systems, positioning her as a notable voice in the future of remote UAV operations and immersive HRI.
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