Cath Ritchie

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Cath Ritchie is a researcher whose work centers on Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), stakeholder engagement, and the ethical dimensions of emerging technologies, particularly autonomous systems. Her major contribution lies in developing and applying innovative, participatory methods to bridge the gap between technical development and societal values. Ritchie is best known for her pioneering use of LEGO® Serious Play® as a tool for RRI, a methodology she demonstrated in her highly cited 2022 paper, "Using LEGO® SERIOUS® Play with stakeholders for RRI" (12 citations). This work, conducted within a UKRI project funded through the Trustworthy Autonomous Systems Hub, focused on "Imagining Robotic Care," where she facilitated stakeholder dialogues to identify conflicts and confluences in imaginaries of autonomous care systems. By translating complex ethical and social considerations into a tangible, collaborative process, Ritchie has provided researchers and practitioners with a practical framework for embedding RRI principles into technology design. Her approach empowers diverse stakeholders—from engineers to end-users—to co-create more trustworthy and socially responsible autonomous systems, making her a key figure in advancing inclusive innovation methodologies.