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Margot Brereton is a leading researcher in human-computer interaction (HCI), with a focus on designing inclusive technologies for marginalized communities. Her work spans three key areas: assistive technologies for people with intellectual disabilities, human-robot interaction, and agricultural robotics. Brereton’s major contributions include pioneering participatory design methods that center the perspectives of support workers and end-users. Her 2022 paper on support workers’ views of new technologies for people with intellectual disabilities (28 citations) reveals critical insights into the social and organizational barriers to technology adoption. She also explores how social robots can foster collaboration and engagement among individuals with intellectual disabilities (22 citations), demonstrating technology’s potential to enhance social inclusion. In agricultural robotics, her 2015 work on bringing the farmer perspective to autonomous AgBots (26 citations) challenges purely technical approaches by emphasizing user-centered design. Additionally, her 2018 study on knee arthroscopy surgeons’ needs (11 citations) informs the design of surgical robots. Brereton’s research is notable for its ethical commitment to amplifying voices often excluded from technology design, making her a key figure in accessible and responsible innovation.