Valeria Macalupú
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Human-Robot-Interaction Program)
- Queensland University of Technology
Valeria Macalupu is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Human-Robot Interaction Program (Program 2). Valeria will be researching the role of collaborative robots in enhancing manufacturing processes and enabling non-invasive manipulation in surgical settings. Her work aims to bridge the gap between innovative robotic technologies and their practical adoption in industry, with a focus on designing intuitive, user-centered systems.
With a PhD in Interaction Design from QUT and a strong foundation in Industrial Design, Valeria has led multidisciplinary research projects that co-design social and service robots through participatory design, co-design methods, and ethnographic studies. She has collaborated closely with partners in the aged care and robotics industries to create impactful solutions. Valeria’s research interests lie in human-robot collaboration, technology acceptance, and exploring the social dynamics of robotics in real-world environments.
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