Nicole Carey
Harvard University, Bielefeld University, Autodesk (United States)
Papers
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Total Citations
68
H-Index
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About
Dr. Nicole Carey is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of bio-inspired robotics, collective intelligence, and technology governance. Her work draws inspiration from termite construction coordination, validating decentralized mechanisms where autonomous robots build complex structures through implicit environmental cues—a field where her 2021 paper has garnered 18 citations. Carey has also developed an insect-inspired omnidirectional vision system sensitive to UV and polarized light (2011, 18 citations), advancing how robots perceive and navigate their surroundings. Her contributions extend to collective transport, where she has designed force-mediated controllers enabling independent robots to cooperatively manipulate unconstrained objects without explicit communication. Beyond technical robotics, Carey critically examines the societal implications of disruptive technologies, particularly care robots in Australia and New Zealand. Her 2021 paper exploring governance tensions (17 citations) and subsequent work on policy capacity for overseeing robotic care services highlight her unique ability to bridge engineering and public policy. With publications spanning security simulations for cyber-physical systems and stewardship challenges of emerging technologies, Carey’s interdisciplinary approach—combining biological inspiration, decentralized control, and ethical governance—positions her as a distinctive voice shaping both the technical and societal dimensions of robotics.
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- 7The Challenges and Benefits of Stewarding Disruptive Technology2 citations · 2020
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