Zita V. Farkas

Budapest University of Technology and Economics

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Zita V. Farkas is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, human-centered design, and the built environment. Her work focuses on creating **Robot Compatible Environments (RCE)** —spaces that are not only functional for autonomous systems but also aesthetically harmonious for human inhabitants. Farkas’s most influential contribution is the development of **Aesthetic Markers**, a novel visual landmark system for indoor robot localization that balances machine readability with pleasing design. Her foundational 2012 paper on this topic (12 citations) introduced markers that blend into human-inhabited spaces, challenging the notion that robotic infrastructure must be utilitarian or obtrusive. She later advanced this concept with a decoding system (2014) that enables robust navigation while maintaining visual appeal. Beyond hardware, Farkas has shaped the theoretical framework for RCE, proposing guidelines for safety and environmental harmonization (2021). Her work bridges engineering, architecture, and user experience, earning recognition for making service robots more accessible and less disruptive in everyday settings. With a growing citation footprint, Farkas continues to influence how we design spaces that accommodate both people and machines.