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About
Dr. Stephanie Lackey is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction (HRI), with a primary focus on multi-modal communication and the integration of unmanned systems into military operational environments. Her work addresses the critical challenge of enabling seamless, bi-directional communication between humans and robots through redundant auditory, visual, and tactile interfaces. Her most cited paper, "Defining Next-Generation Multi-Modal Communication in Human Robot Interaction" (45 citations), establishes foundational frameworks for advanced Operator Control Units that move beyond traditional teleoperation. Dr. Lackey has also made significant contributions to understanding trust and teamwork in human-robot teams, as seen in her work on autonomous versus remotely-operated weapon systems. Additionally, she has advanced simulation-based training methodologies for robot-aided Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) tasks, exploring how instructional strategies impact operator motivation, engagement, and cognitive load. Her research, which bridges engineering, psychology, and military science, has been instrumental in shaping next-generation communication requirements for human-robot teams. With a career spanning over a decade, Dr. Lackey continues to influence how soldiers and systems collaborate effectively in complex, high-stakes environments.
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- 2Visual and tactile interfaces for bi-directional human robot communication15 citations · 2013
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- 8Augmenting Robot Behaviors Using Physiological Measures3 citations · 2011
- 9Good Enough Yet? A Preliminary Evaluation of Human-Surrogate Interaction3 citations · 2014
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