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Ju Row Farr is a pioneering artist-researcher working at the intersection of human-computer interaction, animal-computer interaction, and trustworthy autonomous systems. Her groundbreaking work challenges conventional boundaries by centering non-human actors—specifically companion animals—in the design of AI and robotic systems. Farr’s most significant contribution is the *Cat Royale* project, an artist-led exploration that created a multispecies world where cats, a robot arm, and humans coexisted for twelve days. This work has generated substantial impact, with her 2024 paper “Designing Multispecies Worlds for Robots, Cats, and Humans” accumulating 17 citations, and “Charting Ethical Tensions in Multispecies Technology Research” receiving 13 citations. Through these publications, Farr has articulated critical ethical frameworks for designing autonomous systems that serve non-human beneficiaries, exposing the tensions between animal welfare, artistic expression, and technological innovation. Her research has been recognized by the UK’s Trustworthy Autonomous Systems Hub, where she serves as a creative ambassador. By arguing for the inclusion of cats, dogs, and other animals as legitimate stakeholders in technology design, Farr is reshaping how researchers think about trust, agency, and happiness in human-robot interaction. Her work is essential reading for anyone interested in post-anthropocentric design, multispecies ethnography, or the ethical dimensions of AI.