Women in robotics on International Women's Day 2019

What does a day in the life of a woman working with robots look like? We asked members of WomeninRobotics.org to volunteer "a paragraph and a picture" for this first patchwork representation of the field. And if you're a woman working in robotics or interested in the field, join us! (pictured in order of arrival – go Aussies!) Australian Nurse: Anne Elvin, recently travelled to Brisbane to present a talk at the Queensland eHealth Innovation Showcase. Anne presented an insider's perspective about what it was like to be working with Softbank's Pepper robot at the Townsville Hospital. Pepper's message about flu and the importance of vaccination and hand hygiene was very simple, but the user experience provided by the incredible programming by our collaborative partners at the Australian Centre of Robotics Vision was extraordinary. As part of an innovation project created by Anne, Pepper brought a new layer of engagement in health and the robot became very popular amongst staff, patients, and volunteers at the Townsville Hospital.