Katherine Broomfield
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Katherine Broomfield is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of assistive technology and human communication, with a primary focus on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Her most cited work, "Softly Non-Spoken: Exploring the Potential of Soft Robotics to Support Non-Verbal Communication" (2024, 2 citations), challenges conventional AAC approaches that prioritize linguistic and spoken expression. Broomfield argues for a broader, more inclusive view of communication—one that embraces non-verbal, sensory, and embodied modes of interaction. By investigating soft robotics as a novel medium for non-verbal expression, she opens new pathways for individuals with communication disabilities to participate more fully in social and daily life. Though her citation count is still emerging, her work represents a bold interdisciplinary leap, merging robotics, design, and speech-language pathology. Broomfield’s contributions are especially notable for centering the lived experiences of non-verbal individuals, pushing the field beyond traditional text-to-speech devices toward richer, more human-centered interactions. Her research promises to reshape how we design for communication diversity, making her a vital voice in the next generation of AAC innovation.
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