Universal
Design
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Design
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Why it matters
Robots will be everywhere. They need to work for everyone.
From home companions to restaurant staff, robots are entering every aspect of daily life — but most aren't built with inclusive design in mind.
The Opportunity
- In our homes: vacuuming, laundry, pets, and companions
- In public: restaurant waitstaff, hotel assistants, delivery robots
The Problem
- Most robots don't account for different skills and body sizes
- Companies lack the expertise to develop truly usable robots
- Industry-wide guidelines for inclusive robotic design are still missing
Our Solution
- We specialize in improving the usability of robotic technologies
- We partner with cross-domain experts across HCI, engineering, and accessibility
- Because more usable robots drive automation acceptance and safety
What people say about working with our team
“Marlena captures a full, nuanced picture — quantitative and qualitative. She reports not only the problems but proposed solutions, and is adept at working with engineers to find fixes that actually improve the user experience.
If you want to sell a robotics project that operates with or around people, you can't afford not to have Marlena on your team.”
If you want to sell a robotics project that operates with or around people, you can't afford not to have Marlena on your team.”
— Dr. Ross Knepper, Senior Manager of Autonomy Engineering
Where to go next
Explore Robots for All
Find out how our approach to universal design can revolutionize your robotic products and services.
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Universal Design
Discover why universal design wins every time — for users, for business, and for safety.
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The Consortium
Learn how the Robots for All Consortium operates and how your organization can join.
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Domain Experts
Meet the accessibility, engineering, and human-computer interaction experts we collaborate with.
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Upcoming Events
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Resources
Peruse our research, guides, toolkits, and publications on inclusive robotics.
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Get in Touch
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