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Charlotte Skourup is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of industrial robotics, augmented reality, and human-robot interaction, with particular expertise in applying advanced automation to demanding real-world environments. Her most influential work centers on revolutionizing how industrial robots are programmed: her augmented reality-based programming system, published in both 2003 and 2004 and accumulating nearly 100 citations combined, addressed longstanding inefficiencies in traditional robot teaching methods, which were notoriously time-consuming and error-prone. By leveraging operators' implicit knowledge and intuitive interfaces, Skourup sought to make robot programming accessible beyond highly trained specialists — a vision she articulated as early as 2002. A significant thread of her career has been dedicated to robotics in the oil and gas sector, where safety, environmental responsibility, and operational efficiency are critical. Her 2010 and 2012 publications on robot automation and stepwise deployment strategies in oil and gas facilities — garnering over 40 citations collectively — demonstrate both her applied focus and her influence on industry practice. Her work on integrated remote operations further highlights her commitment to enabling autonomous or semi-autonomous systems in hazardous, normally unmanned environments. Skourup's research stands as a bridge between theoretical robotics and high-stakes industrial application.