# Why User-Centered Design Is Essential In Assistive Robotics

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> Published: 2026-07-21 10:45:00+00:00

# Why User-Centered Design Is Essential In Assistive Robotics

By Laila Burns, Forbes Councils MemberSource:

[Forbes Innovation](https://www.forbes.com/innovation/)When building assistive

[robotics](/category/robotics), the potential for a disconnect between engineering decisions and the user's needs is significant.Get AI news in your inbox

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