Katie S. Collins

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Katie S. Collins is a rising scholar at the intersection of open-source robotics and accessible engineering, whose work champions democratizing technology for academic and community settings. Her most-cited paper, "Robotics for the Streets: Open-Source Robotics for Academics" (2023), has garnered 2 citations and serves as a foundational guide for researchers seeking to leverage open-source hardware and software in robotics. In this work, Collins clarifies how open-source hardware—designs freely available for modification, distribution, and production—and open-source software—publicly accessible source code—can be integrated to lower barriers in robotics research. Her major contribution lies in bridging the gap between complex robotics systems and practical, reproducible designs, enabling students and academics to build, adapt, and innovate without prohibitive costs. By emphasizing transparency and collaboration, Collins empowers a new generation of engineers to engage with robotics from the streets to the lab. Her impact, though early in her career, signals a commitment to inclusivity and hands-on learning, making her a notable advocate for open-source principles in STEM education and research.