Lauren Pococke

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Dr. Lauren Pococke’s research lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction, healthcare artificial intelligence, and user-centered design, with a focus on how trust is built between patients and healthcare AI (HAI) robots. Her most cited work, “The AI of the Beholder,” challenges conventional assumptions by demonstrating that trust in HAI robots is shaped more by user-centered factors—such as prior experience, perceived reliability, and individual expectations—than by the robot’s visual appearance. Through two systematic user studies, she reveals that responsible trust calibration is critical for the successful deployment of these technologies in real-world healthcare settings. While her career is still early, her work has already garnered attention for its practical implications in addressing the global healthcare provision crisis. Dr. Pococke’s contributions offer a nuanced framework for designing AI systems that prioritize patient needs over superficial design, making her a rising voice in the ethical and effective integration of robotics into medicine.