Kelly Cannon

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Dr. Kelly Cannon is a pioneering researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, engineering education, and equity in technology. Her most influential contributions focus on two interconnected areas: the development of small-scale robotic platforms for real-world sensing, and the use of robotics as a tool to broaden participation in computing and engineering among underrepresented groups. Cannon’s landmark paper, “No fear: University of Minnesota Robotics Day Camp introduces local youth to hands-on technologies” (2006, 21 citations), established a model for early intervention, demonstrating that hands-on robotics experiences can counter perceived ineptitude and inexperience long before students reach university. Her technical work, including “Increasing the Scout’s effectiveness through local sensing and ruggedization” (2004, 15 citations), advanced miniature robot design by addressing the critical challenge of on-board processing limitations for surveillance and reconnaissance. Cannon’s combined impact—spanning engineering innovation and inclusive education—has inspired a generation of researchers to consider both the technical and social dimensions of robotics. Her work remains a touchstone for those designing programs that use technology to raise interest and confidence among women and minorities in STEM.