Sasha Wald
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About
Sasha Wald is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction and assistive robotics, with a focus on building trustworthy and physically capable robotic caregivers. Her work addresses two critical challenges: how robots can earn and maintain human trust, and how they can physically assist people in complex, real-world environments. In her highly cited 2024 study, *Do Mistakes Matter?*, Wald investigates how different age groups respond to errors made by physically assistive robots, revealing that trust dynamics vary significantly across generations—a crucial insight for designing robots that support activities of daily living. Complementing this, her 2023 paper, *Robust Body Exposure (RoBE)*, introduces a graph-based dynamics modeling approach that enables robots to manipulate blankets over people lying in bed, overcoming a major obstacle in bedside care. With over 7 citations across her early-career publications, Wald’s work is already shaping the future of assistive technology. Her research not only advances robotic dexterity but also ensures that these systems are socially acceptable, making her a rising leader in creating robots that can safely and effectively care for vulnerable populations.
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