Chris Greenhalgh

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Chris Greenhalgh is a leading researcher in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), with a particular focus on embodied interaction, autonomous systems, and the ethics of technology design. His work explores how people experience control, trust, and surrender when interacting with bodily-aware technologies—from breath-controlled rides to brain-computer interfaces. In his highly cited 2020 paper, "Contesting control: journeys through surrender, self-awareness and looseness of control in embodied interaction" (32 citations), Greenhalgh rethinks the human bodily experience in HCI, challenging conventional notions of user control. More recently, he has turned his attention to animal-centric design, as seen in his 2022 work "Designing for Trust: Autonomous Animal-Centric Robotic & AI Systems" (3 citations), where he examines how autonomous pet-care technologies—like cat feeders and robot toys—inform the future of human-robot trust in home environments. Greenhalgh’s research bridges critical theory and practical design, offering fresh perspectives on how we relate to machines. His contributions are shaping conversations around user agency, non-human stakeholders, and the ethical deployment of AI in everyday life.