Raunak Mondal
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Raunak Mondal is a rising voice at the intersection of human-robot interaction, disability studies, and critical autism research. His work challenges the field to move beyond assistive paradigms toward genuine inclusion, interrogating how robotic technologies can either reinforce or dismantle systemic marginalization. His most cited paper, "Are Robots Ready to Deliver Autism Inclusion?: A Critical Review" (2024, 23 citations), offers a groundbreaking synthesis that exposes how even well-intentioned robotics research often perpetuates the dehumanization, infantilization, and masculinization of autistic people. Mondal argues that such marginalization is rooted in both physical and ideological violence, and he calls for a radical rethinking of design and research practices. Though early in his career, his work has already sparked important conversations about ethics, power, and representation in assistive technology. By centering autistic voices and challenging normative assumptions, Mondal is helping to shape a more just and inclusive future for human-robot interaction—one where technology serves authentic community needs rather than reinforcing harmful stereotypes.
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- 1Are Robots Ready to Deliver Autism Inclusion?: A Critical Review23 citations · 2024