Robin Murphy

Robin Murphy is the Raytheon Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Engineering. She holds dual Fellowships from IEEE and ACM. Her research focuses on disaster robotics, human-robot interaction, and emergency informatics. She leads the Humanitarian Robotics and AI Laboratory (formerly CRASAR), a nonprofit deploying robots in disasters since 1995. Key contributions include pioneering rescue robotics, developing standards for field robotics, and advancing AI for emergency response.

Education: PhD, M.S., and B.M.E. in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology (1992, 1989, 1980). Awards include Fast Company's Most Influential Women (2011), AUVSI Al Aube Award, and TIME's Innovators in AI. She has participated in over 27 disaster responses, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and the Fukushima nuclear crisis. Current projects include marine robotics for mass casualty events and ethical frameworks for responsible robotics.

Research emphasizes field-deployable systems, human-robot teaming, and heterogeneous robotics. Notable work includes the 'Survivor Buddy' robot for trapped victims and UAV-UAV cooperation for structural inspection. Grants include NSF, DOE, and industry partnerships. Labs: Humanitarian Robotics and AI Lab, Roboticists Without Borders.