Raechel Walker
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Raechel Walker is a leading voice in the ethics and social implications of human-robot interaction (HRI). Her research critically examines how emerging robotic technologies can perpetuate or mitigate systemic inequities related to race, class, gender, and disability. Walker’s most cited work, the 2022 review “Ethics, Equity, & Justice in Human-Robot Interaction,” has garnered 41 citations and serves as a foundational resource for the field, mapping out future directions for responsible design and deployment. She challenges the HRI community to move beyond technical benchmarks and consider the real-world consequences of social robots as they become mainstream. By centering intersectional justice, Walker’s contributions push researchers and practitioners to embed ethical frameworks directly into robotic systems, ensuring that innovation does not reinforce existing hierarchies. Her scholarship is essential reading for anyone seeking to build technology that is not only intelligent but also equitable and accountable.
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