Let's talk robotics with Dr Elahe Abdi

Joining me today is Dr Elahe Abdi. Elahe is a Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Monash University. She is the Director of Robotics in Medicine and Interaction Laboratory and the Robotics Education Liaison Representative at the Australian Robotics and Automation Association.

Dr Abdi received her PhD in Robotics in 2017, from EPFL, Switzerland. She then moved to Australia to establish her research team active in human-robot interaction, shared autonomy and haptic, with application in medicine, construction and service robotics. Elahe has received numerous recognitions for her leadership and efforts for encouraging diversity in Engineering including being selected as a Finalist for the Women’s Agenda Award “Emerging Leader in STEM” in 2021. Most recently, she was named as one of Science and Technology Australia's Superstars of STEM 2023.