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Dr. Zoe G. Davies is a leading researcher at the intersection of technology, ecology, and urban sustainability. Her work primarily explores the transformative—and often unforeseen—impacts of robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) on natural and built environments. Dr. Davies’s major contributions include co-authoring a pivotal global horizon scan that systematically identified the future impacts of RAS on urban ecosystems (87 citations), and a landmark study examining how these technologies can help meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (86 citations). She has also authored a key report on using RAS for monitoring terrestrial biodiversity, highlighting their potential for environmental sustainability. Through her foresight-driven research, Dr. Davies provides a critical framework for understanding both the opportunities and risks of automation in conservation and urban planning. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in the future of smart, sustainable cities and the ethical deployment of technology for planetary health.