Claire Yang
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Claire Yang investigates the intersection of human-robot interaction and assistive technology, with a focus on preserving user autonomy and psychological well-being. Her most-cited work, "Preserving Sense of Agency: User Preferences for Robot Autonomy and User Control across Household Tasks" (2025, 2 citations), challenges prevailing assumptions in robotics by demonstrating that users often prefer reduced robot autonomy to maintain a sense of agency. This research highlights a critical tension: while roboticists design for full autonomy, users may feel disempowered when robots take over tasks. Yang’s contributions offer a nuanced framework for designing assistive robots that balance efficiency with user control, emphasizing the importance of user preferences in shaping technology. Her work has implications for fields ranging from healthcare to domestic robotics, where preserving human agency is paramount. Though early in her career, Yang’s insights are already prompting a rethinking of autonomy in human-robot collaboration, positioning her as a thoughtful voice in the ongoing dialogue about how technology can truly serve human needs without diminishing our sense of self.
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