The Creative Robotics Lab (CRL) is the first Social Robotics laboratory in Australia. The CRL is a collaborative research and educational space at UNSW Art & Design that advances interaction between humans and machines by designing and evaluating novel interfaces and incorporating the principles of creative practice in its approach to social robotics. The CRL was founded in 2011 at the UNSW School of Art & Design by Professor Mari Velonaki as part of her vision to create technological systems that improve and enhance the human experience. The CRL has three research streams: Assistive Technologies, led by Dr Scott Andrew Brown. This stream aims to empower people through the creative implementation of a range of technologies and design experiences by directly collaborating with neurodiverse and disabled people. Culture and Technology, led by Dr Deborah Turnbull Tillman. Develops experimental criteria for the creation and evaluation of new technologies through the eyes of new media interactive art and audience engagement. Human Futures, led by Dr Belinda Dunstan. This area of research focuses on appearance design, movement planning and the future social implications of robot design and morphology.
