Melanie Uhlmann

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Melanie Uhlmann is a rising voice in the field of construction robotics, where she bridges the gap between technological innovation and human-centered adoption. Her research focuses on stakeholder perceptions, human-robot interaction, and the socio-technical barriers that slow the integration of advanced automation in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. In her widely noted 2022 paper, "Beyond googly eyes: stakeholder perceptions of robots in construction," Uhlmann challenges the field to move past superficial design gimmicks and instead examine how real-world users—from site managers to laborers—actually view and trust robotic systems. Though early in her career, this work has already garnered 11 citations, signaling its growing influence as a foundational reference for scholars studying technology acceptance in construction. By centering the human element in a traditionally hardware-focused domain, Uhlmann is helping to reshape how the AEC sector thinks about deployment, training, and collaboration with robots. Her research offers essential insights for anyone interested in making construction automation not just possible, but practical and accepted.