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Dr. Elena Galbally is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics and construction, pioneering the integration of autonomous systems into the built environment. Her primary research areas include human-robot collaboration (HRC), haptic feedback systems, and the automation of hazardous construction tasks. Dr. Galbally’s most influential work, “Human-Robot Collaboration in Construction: Opportunities and Challenges” (2020), with 73 citations, provides a foundational framework for deploying robots in unstructured environments, addressing the technical hurdles of manipulation, sensing, and computing that have long limited construction automation. She further advanced the field with her 2021 study on “Collaborative Welding and Joint Sealing Robots With Haptic Feedback,” which demonstrated how force-feedback technology can enable precise, safe cooperation between human workers and robots on dangerous tasks like welding. As a key contributor to the 2021 ISARC proceedings, Dr. Galbally has helped shape the global conversation on construction robotics. Her work is critical for reducing workplace injuries and improving efficiency, positioning her as a pivotal figure in the transition toward safer, smarter construction sites.