David Randall
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David Randall is a leading figure in Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) and ethnomethodologically-informed studies of technology. His research primarily investigates the practical, real-world challenges of interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly within large-scale networks developing complex systems like healthcare robotics. Randall’s major contribution lies in his critical examination of how knowledge is built and shared across disciplinary boundaries, revealing the often-hidden uncertainties and frictions that impede innovation. His work moves beyond abstract calls for collaboration to provide detailed, empirical accounts of the difficulties in designing human-robot and human-computer interaction. A key recent paper, “Facilitating Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Large-Scale Research Networks: Tackling Uncertainties in Knowledge Building and the Designing of Robotic Systems in Healthcare” (2024), already garnering 7 citations, exemplifies his approach. By grounding his analysis in the messy realities of practice, Randall offers invaluable insights for researchers and designers aiming to create effective, collaborative environments. His scholarship is essential reading for anyone grappling with the practicalities of making interdisciplinary teamwork work, especially in high-stakes fields like healthcare technology.
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