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Peta De Jager is a leading voice at the intersection of robotics, autonomous systems, and global sustainability. Her research focuses on how emerging technologies can be harnessed to address humanity’s most pressing challenges, particularly in healthcare, food production, and biodiversity management. De Jager’s most influential work, “Meeting sustainable development goals via robotics and autonomous systems” (2022, 86 citations), provides a critical framework for understanding the dual role of robotics in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Rather than simply celebrating technological progress, she systematically examines both the opportunities and threats posed by autonomous systems, offering a balanced perspective that has shaped policy discussions and research agendas worldwide. Her contributions are notable for bridging engineering and social impact, demonstrating that responsible innovation requires foresight into unintended consequences. De Jager’s work has become essential reading for researchers and policymakers seeking to align technological development with sustainable, equitable outcomes. Through her rigorous analysis, she has established herself as a key thinker in the responsible deployment of robotics for global benefit.