Sumantra Sarkar
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Sumantra Sarkar is a leading voice at the intersection of human-centered AI, cognitive science, and autonomous systems, with a particular focus on healthcare robotics. His most-cited work, "On the potential for human-centered, cognitively inspired AI to bridge the gap between optimism and reality for autonomous robotics in healthcare: a respectful critique" (2024), offers a pivotal, balanced examination of the field’s trajectory. Sarkar argues that while AI-driven robotics hold immense promise for healthcare, the gap between current technological capabilities and public expectations can only be bridged by integrating insights from cognitive science and neuroscience into system design. By advocating for a respectful, human-centered critique rather than outright dismissal, he provides a constructive roadmap for future innovation. His research underscores the historical synergy between computer science, cognitive science, and neuroscience, and calls for renewed interdisciplinary collaboration. Though his work is early in its citation impact, Sarkar’s thoughtful, critical perspective positions him as an important thinker shaping the ethical and practical evolution of autonomous systems in sensitive, high-stakes environments like healthcare.
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