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Angelique Taylor is the Andrew H. and Ann R. Tisch Assistant Professor at Cornell Tech and the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science. She directs the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Lab (AIRLab) and holds affiliations with the Information Science Department, Computer Science field membership, Department of Emergency Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, and the Health Tech Hub at Cornell Tech. Her work focuses on designing intelligent systems that work alongside people in real-world, safety-critical environments.
- Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, University of California, San Diego (2021)
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Missouri-Columbia (2015)
- B.S. in Computer Engineering, University of Missouri-Columbia (2015)
- A.S. in Engineering Science, Saint Louis Community College (2012)
Taylor's research centers on human-robot interaction at the intersection of robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence. She designs systems that interact with people through robots, AI, and extended reality devices, with a particular focus on healthcare applications. Her work emphasizes community engagement with stakeholders to develop systems that support multi-user interactions in high-stakes environments like emergency departments.
Analysis of Taylor's recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward practical applications of robotics in healthcare settings, particularly emergency medicine. Her work has evolved from foundational research in group detection and social navigation to applied systems like medical crash cart robots and augmented reality tools designed specifically for clinical teamwork. The research demonstrates increasing emphasis on real-world deployment, human factors considerations, and collaborative design processes with healthcare professionals.
- NSF Foundation Research in Robotics award
- Cornell Einhorn Center Community-Engaged Practice & Innovation award
- Google Award for Inclusive Research
- NSF GRFP award
- Microsoft Dissertation award
- Google Anita Borg Memorial Fellowship
- Best Paper awards at HRI 2022, HRI 2024, and CSCW 2019
Taylor actively mentors students across multiple levels, with AIRLab comprising PhD students, Master's students, and undergraduates working on healthcare robotics projects. Her lab has secured funding from major organizations including NSF, Google, and Microsoft. The AIRLab conducts field deployments in real healthcare settings and collaborates with emergency medicine professionals to ensure research addresses genuine clinical needs. Taylor's teaching includes courses on Practical Applications in Machine Learning and Introduction to Human-Robot Interaction.
The AIRLab conducts research through community engagement with healthcare stakeholders, focusing on designing intelligent systems for safety-critical environments. Current projects include medical crash cart robots, augmented reality tools for clinical teamwork, risk-aware robot navigation systems, and emotion regulation applications for young adults. The lab regularly participates in events like BASE Camp at Weill Cornell Medicine and presents at conferences focused on healthcare innovation.
