Martina Overbeck
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Dr. Martina Overbeck is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and service robotics, with a primary focus on the deployment of autonomous cleaning robots in public spaces. Her work critically examines the socio-technical challenges of integrating robots into human-centered environments, moving beyond technical performance to address stakeholder needs and public acceptance. Her most-cited paper, "Cleaning Robots in Public Spaces: A Survey and Proposal for Benchmarking Based on Stakeholders Interviews" (2025), provides a foundational framework for evaluating these systems through the lens of facility managers, cleaners, and the general public. This contribution is notable for establishing a human-centric benchmarking methodology that has already garnered attention in the emerging field of public service robotics. Overbeck’s research is instrumental in shaping how we design, assess, and deploy robots that must operate safely and effectively alongside people. Her work has significant implications for the future of urban automation, ensuring that technological progress is grounded in real-world usability and social responsibility.
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