Felicitas Kraemer

Eindhoven University of Technology, Bielefeld University

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Felicitas Kraemer is a philosopher of mind and technology whose research bridges conceptual analysis and emerging neurotechnologies. Her work critically examines how philosophical frameworks—particularly those concerning intention, autonomy, and agency—inform and are challenged by developments in brain-machine interfacing and robotics. In her highly cited 2012 paper, "Intention Concepts and Brain-Machine Interfacing" (17 citations), Kraemer dissects how neuroscientific studies of intention vary in their neural correlates, arguing that inconsistent conceptualizations of intention undermine the reliability of brain-machine interface design. Her earlier 2006 work, "Robots, Dennett and the autonomous: a terminological investigation" (16 citations), offers a rigorous terminological analysis of autonomy in robotics, challenging Dennett's intentional stance and clarifying how different definitions of autonomy affect ethical and technical discourse. Kraemer's impact lies in her ability to expose hidden conceptual assumptions in interdisciplinary fields, ensuring that philosophical precision keeps pace with technological innovation. Her contributions are essential for researchers developing ethically sound neuroprosthetics and autonomous systems, as she demonstrates how foundational concepts must be refined before they can be operationalized in engineering or clinical contexts.