Michael F. Cullinan
Papers
14
Total Citations
167
H-Index
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About
Michael F. Cullinan is a robotics and assistive technology researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-centered design, socially assistive robotics, and autonomous systems for healthcare environments. Best known for his development of Stevie — a socially assistive robot designed using a "design-thinking" approach — Cullinan has made significant contributions to understanding how robots can meaningfully integrate into long-term care facilities, improving quality of life for older adults while supporting overstretched care workers. His foundational papers on Stevie have collectively garnered over 70 citations, reflecting strong community interest in ethical, user-informed robot design. Beyond social robotics, Cullinan has expanded his research into autonomous UV-C disinfection robots, addressing urgent infection control challenges accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with work on dose monitoring and IoT integration gaining rapid traction. Earlier contributions established methodological frameworks for developing assistive service robots and terrain-adaptive wheeled platforms, demonstrating a consistent commitment to practical, human-oriented engineering solutions. His adaptation of the Goals/Questions/Metrics method for robot design further highlights his interest in rigorous, systematic development processes. Across his career, Cullinan has built a coherent body of work that keeps human welfare and real-world applicability at its core.
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- 4Design of a terrain adaptive wheeled robot for human-orientated environments15 citations · 2018
- 5A human-oriented framework for developing assistive service robots13 citations · 2017
- 6Towards the design of a new humanoid robot for domestic applications12 citations · 2014
- 7An IoT Approach for Monitoring UV Disinfection Robots10 citations · 2021
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