Claire Rocks

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Claire Rocks is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction and public engagement with science, whose work bridges the gap between technical robotics research and societal understanding. Her most notable contribution is the "Heart Robot" public engagement project (2009, 8 citations), funded by the EPSRC, which challenged cultural perceptions of robots and stimulated public debate around social robotics. This innovative project demonstrated her commitment to making robotics research accessible and meaningful to non-specialist audiences. Earlier in her career, Rocks explored the intersection of robotics and biological systems through her work on entrainment as a paradigm for modelling a planetary robot's circadian rhythm (2004, 2 citations), contributing to the ambitious Aurora Project's vision for autonomous Mars exploration. Her research uniquely spans from fundamental robotics concepts to public engagement, showing how robotic systems can be understood through biological metaphors while also addressing the crucial need for public dialogue about emerging technologies. Rocks' work exemplifies how robotics researchers can advance both technical knowledge and public understanding, making her a notable figure in the growing field of socially-aware robotics and science communication.