Miriam Sturdee
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Miriam Sturdee is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction, robotics, and design, whose work explores how we perceive, sketch, and shape emerging technologies. Her key research areas include human-robot interaction (HRI), gender and technology, and the use of sketching as a method for critical design and communication. Sturdee’s major contributions lie in challenging the default gendering of robots and its societal implications. Her most-cited paper, “Sketching Robots: Exploring the Influence of Gender-Ambiguous Voices on Robot Perception” (2025, 2 citations), investigates how voice design can disrupt harmful gender stereotypes in HRI, advocating for more inclusive robotic identities. Beyond this, she is known for pioneering “sketching as a research method,” using hand-drawn visuals to articulate complex human-robot relationships and speculative futures. Her work has been recognized for its interdisciplinary impact, bridging art, design, and engineering to foster critical reflection on technology’s social roles. Sturdee’s research continues to influence how we design robots that are not only functional but also socially aware, making her a vital voice in shaping more equitable human-machine interactions.
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