Fall 2026
Preparing for ATMAE
My paper on an assistive robotic bathing tool was accepted. I'm preparing to present the research at the 2026 ATMAE conference in New Orleans.
About the paper →Software Engineering · Robotics & Automation · Research
Hi, I'm Susan-Carol.
I am a Software Engineering student at the University of Central Missouri, specializing in robotics and automation. I enjoy working where software meets hardware, from embedded systems and mechanical design to user interfaces, and I'm especially interested in how these areas come together to build intelligent systems. Much of my current work explores how robots can understand human needs and provide safe, useful assistance, with the goal of developing adaptive robotic systems that improve accessibility, independence, and everyday life.
What I'm curious about
Research interests
Assistive Technology and Accessible Design. I'm interested in developing human-centered technologies that reduce barriers in daily living and help people with disabilities live more independently.
Assistive Robotics and Human-Robot Interaction. I want to develop intelligent robots that respond to human intent and provide safe, adaptive physical assistance through compliant control, soft robotics, and force sensing.
Sensory Augmentation and Spatial Interaction. I'm interested in using spatial computing, natural-language processing, and computer vision to augment human perception and make the physical world more accessible, from helping visually impaired people navigate their surroundings to enabling more intuitive interactions with assistive technologies.
Lately
News & updates
2026–2027
Leading our NASA HERC rover team
Our team was accepted into the remote-controlled division of the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge. I'm coordinating the team's engineering work, milestones, and system integration after leading our proposal submission.
Follow the project →Fall 2026
Presented at the Heartland McNair Research Conference
I presented my assistive robotics research on bathing assistance for adults with mobility limitations, including the motivation for force-aware robotic assistance.
Explore the research →On my workbench
What I'm working on
All projects →NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge
Coordinating a multidisciplinary team as we develop our rover concept, work through design decisions, and prepare to integrate its systems.
Project details →Semantic querying in mixed reality
Exploring natural-language querying in HoloLens 2 and comparing it with traditional text search as part of an experiment on mixed-reality interaction.
Research details →Writing & research
Recent publications
All publications →ATMAE · Accepted
Missing Middle: Assistive Robotic Bathing Tool for Mobility-Limited Adults
Research exploring an assistive robotic end-effector designed to support bathing assistance for adults with mobility limitations.
Accepted; final publication details pending.
Publication details →Let's connect.
I'm always glad to connect with people working in robotics, assistive technology, and related research.