Fiona Andreallo is a researcher and EC fellow at RMIT. She has previously published studies of social robot-human interactions and cultural understandings of social robot designs, meaningful experiences and the personalisation of dementia care. Passionate about inclusive communities, she has worked on research projects with the local government, The Art Gallery of NSW, Hammond Care (Australia), and The Sydney Institute for Robotics and Information Systems (SIRIS).
Most recently Fiona has worked with industry bodies including SIRIS (Sydney Institute for Robotics and Information Systems), Hammond Care (Australia), and The Art Gallery of New South Wales. She has a background as a Digital media artist, Medical illustrator, and Art director for a publication house in Sydney.
Fiona is a scholar of Human-centred interaction design, her work focuses on sustainable design based on user needs (or life-centred design) in the contexts of emerging developments in digital infrastructures, artificial intelligence and automated decision-making woven into everyday life. More information can be found by accessing the ORCID link at the side of this page.
Human-computer interaction, Life-centred Design, Digital Cultures, Technology Design, Robotics, Communication, Social Media, Social robots, Memes, Selfies, Touch, Visual Communication, Semes
Palgrave Macmillan
Fiona Andreallo (2022).
International Journal of Social Robotics
Chris Chesher & Fiona Andreallo (2021).
International Journal of Social Robotics
Chris Chesher & Fiona Andreallo (2021).
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Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.