Cecily Pepper
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Cecily Pepper’s research lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction, trust in automation, and public health technology. Her work critically examines how both professional workers and the general public perceive and accept robots in high-stakes, routine tasks like disinfection. In her most-cited paper, “They’re not going to do all the tasks we do”: Understanding Trust and Reassurance towards a UV-C Disinfection Robot (2023), Pepper explores the nuanced attitudes of professional cleaners and the public toward robotic teammates in sanitation roles. She reveals that while robots may offer efficiency, trust hinges on transparency, reliability, and the reassurance that human oversight remains central. This study has already garnered 3 citations, signaling its timely relevance as autonomous systems become more common in shared spaces. Pepper’s contributions are notable for centering the voices of frontline workers often overlooked in technology adoption debates, and for highlighting the socio-emotional dimensions of human-robot collaboration. Her work offers critical insights for designers, policymakers, and researchers aiming to build trustworthy, human-centered robotic systems in public health contexts.
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